What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Specialist (Position #0097463) position at University of Hawaii System?
Description
Title : PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Position Number : 0097463
Hiring Unit : University of Hawaii at Manoa, Library Services
Location : University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library, Library Administration
Date Posted : 12 / 17 / 2024
Closing Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
Band : B
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time / Part Time : Full-time
Month : 11-month
Temporary / Permanent : Permanent
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Duties and Responsibilities (
- denotes essential functions)
- Professionally crafts and manages internal and external communication of the library and builds and strengthens both internal and external relationships.
- Works with library leadership to conceptualize, develop and implement the library's communication plan including monitoring and researching peer institution practices and industry trends.
- Collaborates with the UH Communications Office to disseminate library information and stories to enhance visibility and advance the library's programs and people.
- Provides assistance, information, and guidance to the library faculty, staff, and students on communication.
- Sets the direction for social media efforts at the library, in collaboration with the Social Media Committee, with regard to content language, frequency, channels and best practices.
- Provides content for the library's website, video channels, and social media distribution venues.
- Facilitates production and publication of the library's annual report, newsletters, videos, and any other publications and notices.
- Develops, writes and disseminates News Release for the library and schedules coverage and interviews as appropriate.
- Communicates, promotes, and coordinates library exhibits including chairing the Library Exhibits Committee.
- Oversees library's internal weekly update announcements.
- Assists with library special events.
- Recruits, hires, trains and supervises student assistants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
To Apply : Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, resume, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, originals will be required prior to completion of hiring). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documentation become the property of the school.
Inquiries : Dr. Jonathan Young, Screening Committee Chair, jsyoung@hawaii.edu
EEO / AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.
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