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POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Gulf Coast State College is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer  

POSITION TITLE:

Coordinator, Business Training & Marketing

REPORTS TO:

Director, Continuing Education

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive and innovative marketing, public relations, and promotion program aime at increasing the awareness and enrollments of all Continuing Education and SBDC serives by diverse user groups. The incumbent designs, creates, and distributes promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, event calendars, promotional materials and posters for 150-200 different programs/events each semester, as well as executing an effective email campaign. Develops and edits content for email notices and news releases. Responsible for annual departmental marketing budget and supervises and trains student assistants. Develops and edits the content of the Continuing Education and SBDC extensive websites.

CLASSIFICATION:

12-month, Professional

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Using desktop publishing and image creation software designs and creates the majority of all printed pieces including, but not limited to: brochures, flyers,  advertisements, posters, banners, promotional items, newsletters and other marketing collateral.

As appropriate, contracts with outside vendors/designers/printers; developing specifications, soliciting bids, composing and proofing copy, scheduling and monitoring production and delivery. Apply knowledge of pre-press process to ensure camera-ready art, color accuracy, and successful troubleshooting of print projects.

Writes, edits, and proofreads all copy for department promotions including printed materials, web pages, print advertising, catalog/handbook ads, catalog/handbook descriptions, professional and trade association articles, calendar announcements, email notices.

Writes press releases, feature articles and promotional pieces for publications.

Oversees posting of workshop flyers and posters campus-wide. Schedules the use of on campus televisions to most effectively publicize programs.

Coordinates all aspects of the events calendar and flyers from creation to production and distribution, both print and online versions.

Evaluates opportunities and creates submissions, as appropriate, for new and existing free and paid advertising opportunities, including calendar entries, publications, web site links or listings.

Responsible for digital photography, photo archives, and digital image processing for print and web use, including event documentation, publication photography, and public relations images. Complies with College privacy policies and maintains signed releases where appropriate.

Develops branded marketing campaigns for new and existing initiatives as needed, including comprehensive marketing plans, logos, taglines, branded print collateral, promotional items, and original marketing copy.

Coordinates all special event advertising, including advance publicity, invitations, signage, collateral, promotional materials, and follow-up communications. Special events include the SBDC Small Business Conference, job fairs, employer receptions, and themed career weeks.

Serve as Gulf Coast State College liaison and coordinator for the annual small business conference and other special events for the SBDC and Continuing Education. 

Coordinate focus groups, roundtable discussions and advisory committees as a means of gathering information on workforce development needs.

Active participation in community events (Business Expos, Tourism expos, Chamber events, etc.) to raise awareness of Continuing Education programs.

Meet the training needs of SBDC clients and district workforce by researching related/requested courses, including computer and technical training.

Monitor enrollment; evaluate practices and program for revisions and improvements; troubleshoot and resolve operational problems both on and off campus.

Collaborate with necessary departments to provide assistance with conferences, training, and other special events.  (Examples:  Media Services, Community and Public Relations, Computer Services, Food Services, Facilities Management)

Participate in Small Business Development Center, Gulf Coast State College, and community meetings as a means to gain valuable information regarding the needs of the community and to share and exchange ideas with colleagues.

Research and implement new initiatives as needed, and provide support to other Continuing Education coordinators as requested.

Complete and submit reports as required by supervisor(s).

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Provide direction to support staff.  Respond to students inquires, provide guidance regarding open enrollment classes, manage databases for internal/professional groups, provide course offering, submit grades, and maintain records in keeping with college policies and procedures. 

Participate in local and state committees and boards, as needed.

Engage in professional development activities.

Participate in college and community relations/volunteer work, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications required plus a min. of 2 yrs related work experience. Must also demonstrate proficiency with design software such as Photoshop and InDesign, have website experience, good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple/simultaneous tasks.

SALARY:

Range starts at $30k/yr

DEADLINE:

11/30/11

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications may be obtained online and sent to: 

Gulf Coast State College
Human Resources
5230 W US Hwy. 98
Panama City, FL  32401
(850) 873-3516

On campus applicants need only send letter of application.  If application material in the Human Resources Office is over two years old, a new application must be completed.