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WRITER EDITOR 3 (Communications Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions)

Department Description

Department Purpose

The marketing and communications team is part of the Enrollment Management Vice Provost's Office and supports Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of the University Registrar and Analytics. Enrollment Management supports student success by providing student-focused services to prospective and current students, along with their families.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Marketing and Communications, Undergraduate Admissions, this position has considerable responsibility for assisting in the development and execution of the UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions marketing and communications program. Duties include researching, writing, editing and producing clear and compelling communications pieces for print and web media; placement and coordination of advertisements and other marketing materials; coordination and management of print collateral and other communications pieces; and strategic analysis and development of strategic communication programs.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$59,300/annually - $112,500/annually

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm - This position is eligible for a flex/hybrid work schedule

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

June 9^th 2023


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience with and knowledge of communication concepts and principles including professional journalistic procedure, practices and styles.
• Experience with Macintosh and Windows-based computer environment; familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Skill to independently gather information through research and interviews as well as the ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines, establishing goals and workload priorities with very limited supervision.
• Skills to understand and translate complex admission policies and procedures to write clear, accurate and compelling copy in an appropriate form for diverse audiences and publications.
• Skill to clearly communicate job and work collaboratively on job specifications/instructions with designers, photographers, printers and other vendors to ensure quality, including reviewing proofs and attending photo shoots and press checks.
• Skills to be entrepreneurial and innovative, including initiating story ideas and instituting best practices in communications as well as make independent judgments on newsworthy topics and materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications studies or a related discipline as well as a minimum of three years of experience as a communications professional.
• Experience in marketing, public relations and/or corporate communications specializing in higher education

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skill to read, understand, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and apply federal and state law, as well as university rules, regulations, policies, including campus issues, policies, procedures, and practices in the areas of student programs.
• Ability to understand complex UC and campus admissions information and experience in writing about admission policies and procedures to lay audiences.
• Knowledge of HTML and Macromedia Dreamweaver to create and edit Web pages, knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop.
• Skills to work effectively under intense deadline pressure, requiring organizational skills, time management efficiency and attention to detail

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Salary Range

$59,300/annually - $112,500/annually

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm - This position is eligible for a flex/hybrid work schedule

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

June 9^th 2023


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=53569&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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