Northeastern Junior College Looking for Social Media Coordinator at Sterling, CO Full Time

Position Announcement: Social Media Coordinator

Position Description

Northeastern Junior College is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated applicants to fill a new position for the college, Social Media Coordinator. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for assuring that NJC is active in the social media communication pathways frequently used by NJC stakeholders. To appropriately provide social media coverage of college events, irregular hours are required. This position is also charged with video content creation for both athletics and instutional needs. Audiovisual and sound tech assistance will be part of this position’s job duties. Some travel for liaison and professional meeting activities.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Jesse Quinlin, Marketing Director, at 970-521-6611, or via email at [email protected]. For more information about NJC, visit the college web site at: http://www.njc.edu. To apply for this position, please visit https://njc.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Expectations

• Leadership in the Marketing Department. Vision to grow and maintain current programs and develop future programs. Effectively represent the college in the community through social media and marketing.
• Expertise in Social Media and marketing content creation.
• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspective; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for person/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal-setting and evaluation.
• Participation in college-related activities and committees.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college in public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field with extensive social media experience.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible, irregular hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, innovative use of technology, and teamwork.
• Community engagement competence with digital and social media platforms including; Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and Google.
• Proficiency with compilation and organization of social media data to be used for campaigns, quarterly and annual reports.
• Content creation: ability to produce branded videos, memes and GIFs for use on social media and college website.
• Demonstrated experience with the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva for content creation.
• Demonstrated experience with video creation and editing.
• Experience with Audiovisual equipment.
• Ability/means to commute/travel to college events as needed.
• Possess (or be able to obtain) a valid Colorado Drivers License.

Contract Specifics

This is a 234-day position. Salary range for this position is $29,000 to $33,000, commensurate with education and experience. Competitive fringe benefit package available through the SBCCOE. Position to begin as soon as possible.

Application

Complete application packet to consist of:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications and committing to expectations
• Completed Applicant Pro Application
• College transcripts from accredited college or university (unofficial copies acceptable during application process)
• Complete resume
• Release Authorization (for background check)
• Must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer and pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

College/Community Profile

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Community Colleges of Colorado, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling. The community of approximately 13,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western-agricultural lifestyle. Northeastern Junior College enrolls approximately 1,500 full and part-time students through a wide variety of majors in associate degree and certificate programs. Approximately 65-70% of our students indicated they plan to transfer on to complete a four-year degree while the other 30-35% of our students pursue careers after completing an AAS degree or certificate program. As a residential campus with six residence halls accommodating 550 students, the college attracts students from throughout Colorado, many states and several foreign countries. Approximately 50 full-time and 30 part-time faculty comprise the teaching staff.

Note: It is Northeastern Junior College’s procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

By submitting an application for this announced position applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Northeastern Junior College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice To All Applicants

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• The final candidate is subject to a criminal background check before final selection.
• The final candidate must submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• NJC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit copera.org.
• Former Colorado Community College System employees or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make our agency’s Annual Security Report available to prospective employees. A copy of this information is available on the NJC website at www.njc.edu/~/media/Publications/CampusSafety12pdf.ashx . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the Student Service Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or property controlled or owned by Northeastern Junior College, as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Northeastern Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 should be made to Jeri Estrada, Walker Hall Rm. 102, 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Northeastern Junior College prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120, or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, CRS et seq. For civil rights or grievance procedure information, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Jeri Estrada, Director of Human Resources, at 100 College Ave., Walker Hall Room 102, Sterling, CO 80751, or by phone at 970-521-6730 or by e-mail at [email protected].

NJC Mission

“Northeastern Junior College is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer and enter the workforce successfully.”

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