Marketing and Communications Manager

Position Information Department Sch Elect Engr / Comp Sci (ESE) Position Title Coordinator-Comm&Mktg Job Title Marketing and Communications Manager Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary The College of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager.

This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Marketing and Communications Manager works closely with and reports to the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) School Head and stakeholders to develop, execute, and evaluate a strategic communications and outreach plan to create, grow, and maintain an engaged student and alumni community.

In addition, this position works closely with the school’s Industry Relations Managers to expand efforts to increase engagement with the school.

This position leads digital communications and is responsible for content creation for the School. Content creation includes print and digital materials.

This position will work strategically with the College of Engineering (COE) Marketing and Communications Team to best implement EECS projects and achievements across COE collateral.

Specific goals for student engagement include generating interest and participation in school-sponsored clubs, industry networking events, and curricular and co-curricular experiential education opportunities.

The school has a strong alumni base, many of whom participate on the industry advisory board and in other support roles.

Building community within this group and helping to spur engagement with faculty and students is an important responsibility for this position.

The College of Engineering (COE) is committed to building a community of faculty, students, and staff that is increasingly inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success.

This position will support COE’s efforts to broaden our capacity to advance student success across individual identities and facilitate the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in the College.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on.

We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit :

Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 40% Strategic Student and Internal Communications

• Establishes and maintains relationships with Ecampus, student groups, College of Engineering, and other campus partners to ensure the school’s communications and outreach align with and support their efforts and goals.
• Develops and executes internal communication plans that support the College’s strategic goals and initiatives including COE’s commitment to building an increasingly inclusive, collaborative, diverse community centered on student success
• Creates engaging content for internal communication channels, including newsletters, emails, and other platforms.
• Collaborates with different departments to gather information and content for internal and, potentially, external communications.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to communicate key messages and updates to employees.
• Coordinates to ensure consistent messaging and timely dissemination of information.
• Manages internal communication campaigns and initiatives to promote student engagement.
• Monitors and analyzes the effectiveness of internal communication efforts and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on communication best practices.
• Provides assistance as necessary to other members of the COE external relations team, including but not limited to : providing content for external newsletters, providing proofreading services, and providing content for social media.

40% Industry Relations Marketing and Communications

• Works with stakeholders, school, and college leadership to expand the school’s marketing and outreach programs to engage industry to increase opportunities for industry sponsorships, internships and employment, and faculty research partnerships.
• Develops content and production of materials aimed at industry representatives for the school’s publications, mailings, newsletters, photography, and social media
• Helps planning and organizes content for newsletter and associated landing pages to facilitate external communications
• Ensures unit’s university branding consistency across a broad set of physical and digital assets created and deployed by an array of staff and faculty
• Creates and maintains of branded giveaways and professional wear

10% Website Maintenance

In partnership with the College of Engineering web team, supports the school’s website by developing content, ensuring content is up to date and accurate as well as updating and maintaining web pages to ensure the general integrity of the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science website content and structure

5% Other Responsibilities

• Role includes some onsite support of unit events and may interact with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Portrait photography as needed
• Hires contractors as needed

5% Service and Professional Development

• Serves on committees as appropriate.
• Engages in professional development activities to stay current on the advances in the fields of marketing, online education, publishing, and new media.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in English Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Three years professional writing, marketing, public relations and communications experience
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and teamwork skills, including writing and editing for varied audiences (including highly technical).
• Understanding of design principles as related to the development of marketing materials.
• Three years creative experience with Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, etc) and / or comparable tools / applications.
• Prior experience with third-party communication platforms (e.g. Mailchip, ActOn, etc.)
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience implementing of marketing and communications plans.
• Experience designing and maintaining websites.
• Experience working as a marketer or writer in higher education.
• Experience developing student and alumni programs.
• Ability to work independently and function as a valuable team contributor in a very active and changing environment.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work outside of standard hours required occasionally in support of school events. Hybrid work allowed through agreement with supervisor.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $44,496- $75,516 Link to Position Description