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The Highlights
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks an enthusiastic part-time staff member who will assist the marketing communications specialist with communications projects that support the strategic objectives and initiatives of the college. Responsible for planning, developing and creating new ideas as well as editing, organizing and publishing information related to both the college’s web and social presence. Regularly monitors the website, social media channels and helps to develop strategies for improved engagement. Coordinates digital updates and enhancements with leadership, IS and college liaisons. 

Is This You?

• Website Maintenance 
  • Creates, curates, edits and organizes content and maintenance of the SCPS website (plus any microsites), including making regular updates, managing faculty and staff profile updates, fixing broken links, and performing content audits.
  • Evaluates and recommends appropriate web content based on college and program goals and objectives.
  • Ensures web content complies with university brand standards and style guides.
  • Establishes and implements editing, workflow and governance protocol for web/digital content in collaboration with content owners.
  • Assists in the tracking and analysis of website traffic using Google Analytics.
  • Assists with collecting material for larger website projects (e.g., alumni headshots and testimonials, information about new initiatives).
  • Remains current on internet trends, technologies and site design. Monitors websites and initiatives of primary competitors as well as industry leaders.

• Systems Maintenance and Processes 
  • Analyzes current systems, identifies system and process improvements and assists with the implementation of new software systems.
  • Maintain content and improve processes associated with the application of the CRM, Slate, for non-credit certificate programs. 
  • Updates portals and other front facing elements of CRM.
  • Maintains documentation for processes within the CRM.

• Social Media 
  • With guidance from the marketing communications specialist, assist with creating content for SCPS social media channels. Content may include written articles, photos, video clips, graphics, Facebook Stories/Reels and Stories/Highlights for Instagram.
  • Assist with scheduling social media content in content management system including oversight of the Hootsuite platform and responsibility for training others at the college on its use
  • Assist with monitoring social media accounts by engaging with followers, monitoring hashtags and/or conducting industry research on trends as needed.
  • Compile lists of evergreen content to post on social media channels.
  • Take photos of DePaul’s campus for social media. May attend select events to provide photography coverage (varies).
  • Help brainstorm content ideas for social media channels.

• Other Administration 
  • Complete administrative tasks related to the college’s digital assets (e.g., archiving videos).
  • Create data analytics reporting for leadership on a monthly basis.
  • Create graphics for digital promotion.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education

• Previous experience (1-3 years) in a web-related or digital marketing position.

• Experience in digital media, interface design, visual design, graphic arts and mobile design

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• Information technology aptitude, a demonstrated ability to learn and leverage software systems.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or comparable graphics and web development tools

• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and cross-browser compatibility a plus

• Experience with mobile design (native and mobile web) a plus

• Excellent written, verbal and copyediting skills (spelling, grammar, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of photography/composition

• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative website measures

• Clear communicator with a high attention to detail

• Self-starter able to work independently on projects and shift priorities as needed

• Understands major social networks from a business perspective—Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools 

 

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check: Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Required COVID-19 Vaccination: Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect: Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.