Work Site: 880 National City Blvd, National City 91950

Department: Small Business Development Center

District Values
Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Responsibilities:
(Project funded position, continued employment contingent upon funding). Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, develop and execute communications and marketing strategies and related activities in support of College programs and events. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Knowledge and Abilities:
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of communications, journalism, advertising and marketing, photography, videography and editing software.
• Techniques of preparing, producing and disseminating information.
• Elements of publication production, including printing.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Principles and techniques of desktop publishing and related technologies.
• Principles of interviewing, editing and proofreading.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Digital technology as a marketing tool, including portable devices and social media.

MUST HAVE ABILITY TO:

• Perform specialized marketing duties related to assigned area.
• Speak and write in a clear, concise, correct and effective style.
• Discuss marketing projects and activities with administrators, faculty, staff and students and develop appropriate activities.
• Analyze information accurately and adopt effective course of action.
• View and evaluate promotions communications content from a number of alternative perspectives.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate activities of vendors and other project participants to bring projects to successful completion.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with media space sales representatives.
• Work with faculty, staff, students, and the public from diverse ethnic and socio/economic backgrounds.
• Work independently.
• Articulate clearly and effectively.
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Maintain a productive pace in an active work environment.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
This is not an entry-level position; at least three (3) years of professional communications experience is required. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer, editor and multimedia specialist with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, develop innovative new media strategies and build strong relationships with traditional media. Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing or communications required.

Minimum Qualifications: (Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only)

Desirable Qualifications:
Published stories required and experience at a government agency preferred.

Salary
Range 29, Steps 1-7, $5,504.01-$6,962.30. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, and generous sick leave package.

Start Date

As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

Screening Deadline
All application materials must be received on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

Additional Information:
We regret we are unable to accept faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials. Only complete application materials submitted through SWC online system will be accepted. To complete and submit your application for this position, please visit our online employment website at https://jobs.swccd.edu. All required information must be submitted online before the review date and time indicated on the job posting.

A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Human Resources Office at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619) 482-6395 or e-mail to employment@swccd.edu.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition to the above, for Faculty/Administrator positions (only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college transcripts confirming date degree conferred and/or a valid CA Community College Credential.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the SWC College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

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To apply, visit: https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/4158

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