The Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) Dean's Office is seeking a Design, Media, and Marketing Specialist.  The position is responsible for the oversight or implementation of all design, media, and marketing projects within the college. The qualified candidate must be proficient in producing content by hand or by using technology, including computer software programs. The successful candidate must be proficient in Adobe's Creative Suite?including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. 

Responsibilities

• Work with the PCAL Dean's Office staff and campus partners to develop media and marketing strategies for events, programs, and campaigns.
• Write, edit, distribute, maintain, and manage college-level social media posts for target audiences.
• Manage and maintain PCAL website.
• Implement PCAL's digital strategy and measure its reach and impact.
• Coordinate with Academic Program Marketing on projects.
• Serve as PCAL liaison with Image West.
• Serve as PCAL representative and attend WKU Marketing and Communication meetings.
• Assist Communication and Events Specialist as needed with events and programming.
• Coordinate photography shoots.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considered Essential for Success

• Position requires foundational knowledge and skills in the principles and techniques of artistic and graphic design.
• The required knowledge and skills are normally obtained through a college degree in graphic design, fine arts, professional writing, or a related field, or through technical experience and/or relevant coursework.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to use and maintain currency with applicable computer software packages and systems are essential.
• Ability to translate the communication needs of PCAL into written words and artistic designs appropriate for social media to maximize the impact and message to the intended audience, both aesthetically and technically appropriate.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia design or related fields
• Experience using the Mac platform
• Experience in web design and maintenance
• Experience in reading and comprehending website analytics
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Experience with social media platforms in a university or corporate setting
• Experience using verbal and written skills to translate complex, detailed information into clear, powerful visual pieces
• Ability to translate the communication needs of PCAL into written words and artistic designs appropriate for social media to maximize the impact and message to the intended audience
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Salary Range:  $40,000 - $43,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

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