Working Title: Public Relations Specialist (Part-time)

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Department: 100005 - Art Design and Art History

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $16.55

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 05/26/2025

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• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
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• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

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General Information:

The School of Art, Design, and Art History is seeking a part-time Public Relations Specialist to manage the School's website, weekly newsletter distribution, online calendar, promotions for events, and digital signage. This is a part-time position (29 hours per week, on average) with no benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support for the School's public relations and promotions including the website, social media, weekly newsletter, online calendar, and digital signage. The employee will also complete training for job-related JMU systems. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
-Maintain the School's website
-Prepare and distribute a weekly email newsletter highlighting upcoming events, faculty/staff/student accomplishments, etc.
-Support the public relations needs of the director, faculty, staff, and students.
-Attendance at evening or weekend events may be necessary.
-Develop and execute a social media strategy in conjunction with the School's director.
-Work collaboratively with the College's Marketing & Branding director.
-Write articles for the School's website.
-Update degree checklists, manuals, and other School documents as needed.
-Assist with Graphic Design needs for the School.
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Fluency in Excel, Photoshop, Word, InDesign, and Adobe Suite software.
-Writing and technology proficiency.
-Knowledge of, and experience with, digital cameras.
-Experience with maintaining websites and other social media.
-Highly developed organizational skills and strong attention to details; ability to multitask and balance several deadlines at once.
-The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, interest in programs offered within the School of Art, Design, and Art History, and be a motivated self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and within a group setting.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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