Digital Communications Project Manager

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Digital Communications Project Manager for the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement to write, edit and/or design high-quality content, provide analysis of digital content performance, and develop and execute digital strategies based on Division and University communications goals. The Digital Communications Project Manager coordinates and supports the digital communications needs throughout the division.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

50% Content Development 

Manage and produce communications content for Division websites, social media channels and digital campaigns  

Update content for the main Division landing page and other pages  

Oversee the divisions  

Edit content received from division staff  

Merge data or content from outside sources with internal content for webinar presentations, government proposals or presentations as requested  

The Digital Communications Project Manager will be responsible for following all University and Division branding guidelines when designing digital products for internal and external audiences, including local, state and federal government agencies 

 

40% Research and Planning 

Collect, share, and document analytics of digital content performance  

Review and evaluate new digital communication opportunities in higher education 

Assist in the development and execution of digital strategies based on Division and University communications goals 

Determine metrics for assessing results and establish effective practices for monitoring them and adjusting strategies to optimize performance 

 

10% Additional Duties as assigned by Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Engagement 

Provide support to division projects as needed and special projects as assigned 

Attend University and Division meetings to develop a collaborative work experience 

 

 

Education and Experience:

Required Education and Experience at Hire -  

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing 

• Graphic design training and experience  

Preferred Education and Experience -  

• Two years of relevant experience, including developing and designing website content AND managing social media platforms for an organization 

• Two years of relevant experience with website editing platforms, editing press releases or technical papers for appropriate digital messaging 

 

Screening Services (Background Checks):  Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Job Type:  Unclassified, Continuing Annual

 

Appointment Duration:  12 months

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Application Documents Required*: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload. 

Open Until Filled with a first review date of October 31, 2024.

Search Committee Chair: Molly Baumgardner (mbaumgardner@pittstate.edu)

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903, in vibrant and progressive southeast Kansas. Home to nearly 6,500 students, PSU provides all the benefits of a major college but with small class sizes and personalized experiences. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and emphasis areas across four colleges, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, EdS degrees, and a doctoral degree in Nursing. Our students enjoy an average class size of just 18 students and benefit from world-class faculty and a vibrant campus life. More than 65,000 alumni proudly declare, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."

 Pittsburg State University offers a rich college experience with a broad selection of academic and social amenities.

• A beautiful 223-acre campus is home to state-of-the-art buildings that bring the real world to students, and include The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, the K