Part-Time Staff Communications and Design Specialist

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The Communications & Design Specialist acts as the Advancing College Teaching for Student Success (ACTSS) National Centers primary storyteller and visual strategist responsible for translating complex research findings into accessible high-impact content for diverse audiences such as academics policy-makers and the broader public including students and this inaugural role the specialist will be responsible for successful communications during the launch of the ACTSS role manages the centers digital identity design assets and public relations strategy in collaboration with the School of Education (SOE) and University communications teams to ensure that research outputs reach policymakers practitioners and the broader public. By bridging the gap between academic research data and public perception about college teaching the specialist enhances the centers visibility coordinates high-profile events and cultivates relationships with institutional partners to amplify the centers influence mission. This position is grant funded by the Lumina and ECMC Foundations.

Essential Functions:

1.) Visual Identity and Design

• In collaboration with SOE and University communications teams develop and maintain the centers visual branding including the creation of infographics data visualizations report templates and presentation materials that effectively communicate research outcomes.

2.) Digital Content Management

• Manage the centers website and social media presence producing engaging content such as newsletters blog posts and digital campaigns that reflect the centers research agenda.

3.) Strategic Communications

• Draft press releases executive summaries OpEds and targeted outreach materials; serve as the lead contact for media inquiries and institutional communications offices.

4.) Event Promotion and Coordination

• Lead the marketing strategy for seminars symposiums and public lectures including the design of event collateral and management of registration/outreach logistics in collaboration with the ACTSS center administrative assistant.

5.) Liaising and Collaboration

• Serve as the main liaison with internal and external communications with SOE and University communications and marketing teams. Coordinate with external news venues and partners for major ACTSS events.

Competencies:

• Displaying Creativity.

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

• Developing Plans.

• Acting Strategically.

• Thinking Broadly.

• Collaborative Leadership.

• Serving Customers.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 15 hours per week.

• Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon external funding.

• The grants supporting this position will end 3/31/28.

Salary Range:

• $34.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree.

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masters degree.

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.

Travel Required:

• Occasional travel to ACTSS center events is will be provided to cover travel expenses.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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