Overview
Communications Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA at San Diego State University Research Foundation
Full Job Description
Overview:
This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after March 22, 2024.
The wage range for this position is $20.00 – $25.00 per hour dependent upon qualifications and internal equities and is non-negotiable.
This position works a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and the candidate must live a commutable distance from SDSU.
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.
WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES
The communications office is responsible for internal and external communications, including communication with SDSU principal investigators (PIs), employees, and other internal and external constituents. The communications staff are also responsible for media relations, issues and crisis communications, publications, reports, trainings, and web and social content. This office works closely with SDSU’s marketing and communications teams to support and highlight the work of SDSU researchers.
There are two other FTE positions: the Communications Officer and the Public Affairs/Communications Specialist (PACS).
The Office of Communications is housed in the Executive Office.
Responsibilities:
YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE
The Communications Assistant plays a critical role in the effective operations of the Communications/Executive Office, the Research Foundation, and San Diego State University
This position will collaborate with a team of talented professionals in support of department operations and its mission support and further the research, education, and community service objectives of the university. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of routine to complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment and provide valuable support to ensure that branding guidelines and university requirements are met. With integrity, discretion, and professionalism, you will handle confidential information and interact with senior executives and colleagues across the organization.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE
Collaborate with the PACS and Communications Officer to create engaging content for SDSURF’s social media presence, including keeping social media channels updated and brand-focused, seeking out new social media avenues and ways of connecting with audiences, and tracking monthly social media analytics.
Assist with creating, tracking, and managing RSVPs and calendar invitations for SDSURF workshops, PI lectures, and Visit a Project series. Support with the development of materials. Take and edit photos and maintain photo libraries.
Assist with cleaning data for monthly and annual award publications, organize project and PI photos, and update/maintain project photo tracking sheets. Serve as backup to PACS to prepare the monthly awards publication on an as-needed basis. Provide administrative support with the development of the Annual Report.
Assist with managing internal/external SharePoint …
Title: Communications Assistant
Company: San Diego State University Research Foundation
Location: San Diego, CA
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