Content Manager
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State , one of the top public universities in the country with almost 75,000 undergraduates and more than 750,000 alumni across the world, is seeking multiple Content Managers to support the marketing and communications efforts of the Office of Enrollment Management.
Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Content Manager will be responsible for:
- Copywriting and editing content that targets prospective students and their influencers throughout the admissions recruiting cycle via email, text, web, and print
- Gathering student-generated content for marketing purposes
- Ensuring accuracy of Undergraduate Admissions’ messaging across channels
- Supporting Undergraduate Admissions teams for event marketing
- Reviewing communications sent to prospective students from University partners, including Commonwealth campuses, academic colleges, and other administrative units
- Coordinating with the Social Media Manager to create content for use on social media
- Supervising marketing interns
- Participating in brainstorming and ideation sessions
- Maintaining University brand and editorial standards
- Performing other duties as assigned
This position has the potential to be performed fully remote or as a hybrid of remote and on-site work at Penn State University Park.
Education and experience:
This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
The Office of Enrollment Management is working to establish a culture that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies, and practices. The ideal candidate for this position will share our commitment to advancing these goals.
Required application materials :
- Application
- Resume
- Writing sample
Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered. A cover letter is NOT required or recommended.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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