Digital Communications Project Manager

Job Description

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Digital Communications Project Manager for the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement to write, edit and / or design high-quality content, provide analysis of digital content performance, and develop and execute digital strategies based on Division and University communications goals. The Digital Communications Project Manager coordinates and supports the digital communications needs throughout the division.

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

50% Content Development

Manage and produce communications content for Division websites, social media channels and digital campaigns

Update content for the main Division landing page and other pages

Oversee the divisions

Edit content received from division staff

Merge data or content from outside sources with internal content for webinar presentations, government proposals or presentations as requested

The Digital Communications Project Manager will be responsible for following all University and Division branding guidelines when designing digital products for internal and external audiences, including local, state and federal government agencies

40% Research and Planning

Collect, share, and document analytics of digital content performance

Review and evaluate new digital communication opportunities in higher education

Assist in the development and execution of digital strategies based on Division and University communications goals

Determine metrics for assessing results and establish effective practices for monitoring them and adjusting strategies to optimize performance

10% Additional Duties as assigned by Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Engagement

Provide support to division projects as needed and special projects as assigned

Attend University and Division meetings to develop a collaborative work experience

Education and Experience :

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

Bachelor's degree required in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketingGraphic design training and experience

Preferred Education and Experience -

Two years of relevant experience, including developing and designing website content AND managing social media platforms for an organizationTwo years of relevant experience with website editing platforms, editing press releases or technical papers for appropriate digital messaging

Screening Services (Background Checks) :

Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Job Type :

Unclassified, Continuing Annual

Appointment Duration :

12 months

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday. 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30p.m.

Application Documents Required

Cover letterResumeNames and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References

• Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

Open Until Filled

with a first review date of

October 31, 2024.

Search Committee Chair :

Molly Baumgardner (mbaumgardner@pittstate.edu)

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903, in vibrant and progressive southeast Kansas. Home to nearly 6,500 students, PSU provides all the benefits of a major college but with small class sizes and personalized experiences. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and emphasis areas across four colleges, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, EdS degrees, and a doctoral degree in Nursing. Our students enjoy an average class size of just 18 students and benefit from world-class faculty and a vibrant campus life. More than 65,000 alumni proudly declare, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."

Pittsburg State University offers a rich college experience with a broad selection of academic and social amenities.

A beautiful 223-acre campus is home to state-of-the-art buildings that bring the real world to students, and include The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, the Kansas Technology Center, the Tyler Research Center, the Robert W. Plaster Center, and much moreThe surrounding Pittsburg community fully embraces the university and its students with a welcoming, family-like small city atmosphereA variety of housing options give students living / learning opportunities, modern downtown apartments, group living, and moreNearly 150 student organizations provide opportunities for engagement, community, and leadershipOur student population hosts a variety of cultural and social events on campus and in the community, exposing students to the traditions and lives from countries around the worldHome to the NCAA's only Gorilla mascot, the university has a strong athletics tradition that showcases student athletes and brings together a community of dedicated fansA growing selection of online classes, programs, and degrees provide flexibility and opportunity to students from all walks of life

Pittsburg State employs well over one thousand part-time and full-time faculty and staff, students, graduate assistants, and researchers.

Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. For more information see :

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This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Pittsburg State University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can also obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting University Police and Parking Services at 620-235-4624.

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