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About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Design marketing and communications materials, including flyers, brochures, signs, calendar graphics, and other print and digital items.
2. Assist with outreach programs and events for Museums, Archives, Rare Books, and University Libraries.
3. Assist with photography and videography for print, digital, and social media posts.
4. Assist with web content creation.
Job Summary
Assists in the creation and execution of social media marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. Leads social media efforts and assists with editing the website as needed. Actively participates in marketing initiatives providing support where needed.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages all assigned social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,Twitter, TikTok
2. Determines and implements strategy for targeted traffic to social media platforms
3. Leads social media marketing campaigns to support marketing efforts
4. Under the direction and approval of leadership, creates, executes, and publishes campaigns
5. Coordinates testimonials (students, alumni, etc.) and news stories
6. Edits program videos to be utilized for social media
7. Maintains a social media schedule for each platform and posts consistently, multiple times a week
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in Marketing, Communications and/or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Excellent Writing Skills,
Excellent Knowledge of Social Media Platforms and Creating Social Media Campaigns,
Experience with Website Development
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in journalism, marketing, communications or related field
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $17.00 to $22.00 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to adapt to the digital workplace environment using Microsoft Teams and Zoom for communication
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skil
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Social Media Platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf