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Communications Associate

Employer
William & Mary
Location
William & Mary
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Position Number:

T0808W

Position Title:

Communications Associate

Employment Category:

Hourly - Temporary

Location:

William & Mary

Department:

3KM100 Global Research Institute

Unit Mission Statement:

The Global Research Institute (GRI) empowers teams of William & Mary students and faculty to make a difference in the world. We are a multidisciplinary hub that applies scholarly research to real world problems, investing in outstanding student-faculty teams to generate new knowledge and cultivate the next generation of global leaders. Based in the Office of the Provost, GRI supports a whole-of-university approach to advance W&M by developing ideas, convening partners, creating and analyzing data, and inventing new research methods. The Institute’s approach to incubate and scale applied research helps produce insights that matter at W&M and beyond.

Position Summary:

The Communications Associate (CA) supports the implementation of AidData’s and other research labs’ strategic communications efforts. This position has a writing and social media emphasis. The CA serves as a content creator and curator for an array of communications platforms, primarily digital and social media. This position is also responsible for organizing information that feeds into communications deliverables such as websites, publications, and reports to funders. The CA reports to the communications manager.

Conditions of Employment:

  • This is a restricted position. Continued employment is subject to availability of funding.
  • This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
  • This is a temporary position with a limited duration.

Essential Designation:

No

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Restricted?:

Yes, this is a temporary position

Position Months:

Staff: Other (specify pay period start/end dates)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, education, political science, government, economics, or international relations, or equivalent education, experience, and training.
  • Working knowledge (typically 1-3 years) of communications best practices.
  • Working knowledge of social media and email outreach platforms. Ability to handle professional correspondence; write press releases; source, draft, and edit social media posts; and create social media toolkits.
  • Able to apply techniques for effective written and visual communications and learn to use content management systems, data visualization tools, and web analytics platforms.
  • Organizational skills, general knowledge of marketing and branding principles, and ability to manage spreadsheets and create presentations.
  • Proofreading skills and ability to apply rules of standard English grammar to prepare a manuscript for formatting.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and behave respectfully towards others.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Working knowledge of digital environment; experience maintaining, importing and exporting contact data; demonstrated ability to craft compelling email copy and social media posts.
  • Demonstrated ability to create a content calendar that aligns with priorities and events, to synthesize research findings into a press release, and to craft compelling data visualizations.
  • Experience with information architecture, indicator tracking, and version control; ability to articulate key messages visually and in writing.
  • Track record of intensive application of text-editing principles, visual information design and publication layout.
  • Knowledge of principles of website design, SEO, accessibility, and how these issues affect content and user engagement.

Is the position remote work eligible?:

Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)

Remote Work Disclaimer:

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range:

Up to $21.00/hour commensurate with experience

Advertised Pay Range Statement:

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range:

U07

Benefits Summary Statement:

Our hourly employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and wellness benefits. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. In addition, after completing a year of continuous hourly service and working at least 1,000 hours during the previous 12 months, hourly employees are eligible for holiday pay, PTO and educational assistance. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=hourly

Job Open Date:

01/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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