POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Information

DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement     SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career Service              GRADE: 7

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plans, coordinates and administers a phase of the college information services program to advance the institutional objectives. Employees assigned to this classification function in a specific program of institutional advancement or may be assigned projects that involve several areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates and administers a program to provide information to the public which promotes the services and programs of SPC.
• Performs specialized functions in an assigned aspect of institutional advancement.
• Coordinates the material distribution via community displays in regional shopping malls, businesses and retail stores and other locations.
• Implements a program of community displays of college information throughout the area to promote college programs and objectives.
• Designs brochures, newsletters and informational data.
• Writes and creates media ads, brochures, booklets, flyers and other information to promote the various college programs, activities and opportunities.
• Edits, revises and proofreads material which has been generated by other departments of the college. Coordinates with departments regarding projects.
• Communicates with media outlets to arrange and confirm advertisements.
• Works with external groups regarding the mission and goals of the college.
• Coordinates a phase of the overall college recruitment program.
• Administers the college's recruitment plans in high schools by explaining SPC degree programs, opportunities, services, facilities, admissions requirements and procedures.
• Coordinates, develops and maintains interaction with business by representing the college at various activities and events.
• Directs and coordinates the Student Ambassador Program for the college.
• Performs public speaking engagements at schools, business seminars, meetings and special programs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related communications field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in the mass media/mass communications, public information, or related field.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the college programs and objectives. Knowledge of the admissions policies and procedures of the college. Knowledge of modern information, communications and journalism practices and techniques. Ability to research topics, organize information and make presentations. Ability to make public presentations relating to the college. Skill in writing and editing. Ability to communicate effectively using speech and hearing skills. Ability to establish and maintain communications with the media, public and college staff. Knowledge of sentence structure and word usage. Interpersonal skills. Skill in reading comprehension and proofreading. Knowledge of basic mathematics.