Job Information
Montana State University Media/Info Coordinator in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25246
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Shelley Fleming
406-994-6224
rochelle.fleming@montana.edu
Classification Title Media/Info Coord
Working Title Media/Info Coordinator
Brief Position Overview
The Media/Info Coordinator for the School of Film and Photography, is responsible for creating the weekly student newsletter, creating and posting content for social media accounts, maintaining and updating the SFP website, and working with the School’s Director and staff organizing and arranging retention and recruiting events.
Position Number 4N1259
Department School of Film and Photography
Division College of Arts & Architecture
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 0.2 - 0.3
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible
Salary $21.88 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Hourly
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Media/Info Coordinator assists the Director and staff with all recruiting and retention events throughout the academic year. This position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining all social media including weekly student newsletter that keeps students up to date with events, potential internships and job opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties:
Creating, processing and distributing weekly SFP student Newsletter
Assist Director and staff with request for Internship and student opportunities
Responsible for content management of all SFP social media (Instagram and Facebook) in accordance with the university’s social media policy and in coordination with University Communications’ social media manager.
Maintaining and updating the SFP website in accordance with all relevant university policies and by using the University’s content management system on the montana.edu domain.
Responsible for promotional photography for department that includes securing and cataloging appropriate photo permissions as well as ensuring no copyrighted images are posted on the school’s website or used by the school in any way that violates copyright.
Work with University Communications on any external facing communications regarding the school and regularly attend the University Communications’ Associates meeting hosted by University Communications.
Work with University Communications on the purchase of any branded merchandise for the school for any promotional purpose.
Become familiar with all relevant university communications policies and institutional practices, including those related for First Amendment issues associated with university-curated social media sites.
Secondary Duties:
Responsible for monitoring and replenishing student food pantry
Help organize and attend SFP outreach events
Attend and assist with The Paul Monaco Awards (end of each semester)
Be available to assist when high/middle school classes visit SFP
Assist with MSU Fridays
Assist with the faculty/staff/student awards
Help organize and assist retention events Spring and Fall · Assist with CAA \ SFP Commencement Celebrations (end of each semester)
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with Adobe Suite, Canva, content management systems, Facebook, Instagram
Ability to use Macintosh platform
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of Film and Photography industry
Familiarity with higher education curriculums
Familiarity with design skills
Three years’ experience in social media content creation and professional writing
The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate will have the following abilities:
Organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional approach
This candidate will act on their own initiative and exercise good judgment under minimal supervision, both individually and as part of a team
This candidate will communicate detailed information, both verbally and in writing, to a wide variety of individuals including employees, staff, faculty, students, and community members
The candidate will establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, students, faculty, and community members.
Represent the School of Film and Photography in a professional and courteous manner
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 27, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.