Specialist VI (Hourly)

Austin Community College District • Hays, KS

10d

About The Position

To provide temporary assistance. Responsible for the conceptualization, planning, design, and implementation of marketing, communications, and multimedia initiatives that promote the Public and Social Services Division’s programs to increase awareness, engagement, and community outreach through digital, print, and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Knowledge Layout and digital design.
• Knowledge of strategic communication principles and current marketing best practice.
• Extensive knowledge of managing current and emerging social media platforms.
• Understanding of data and analytics to create reports reflecting the impact of media content whether by social media, video, or podcast.
• Web development and administration.
• Graphic design and solutions.
• Emerging trends in web design, functionality, and usability.
• Advanced knowledge of graphic design, typography, and color principles.
• Understands the college’s culture of belonging and connection while embodying the values of Courage, Compassion, Joy and Yes.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Verbal and written skills for effectively communicating with public and ACC audiences.
• Successful experience in managing media platforms and relations in all phases including building relationships with media and generating interest in media deliverables.
• Good technical understanding and ability to master new tools quickly.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Works independently but seeks direction and clarification as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Standard office and database software Wordpress, Constant Contact
• Intermediate to advanced use of a variety of social media platforms and analytic tools.
• Intermediate to advanced use of Adobe Suite.
• Two years related experience.
• Associate’s degree.
• Work is routinely performed in a standard office or similar environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel communications and marketing strategy that drives program awareness, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement across social media, email, newsletters, web, and multimedia platforms.
• Serve as the content creator for the division’s social media presence by monitoring engagement and use analytics to continuously improve reach and effectiveness.
• Design visual and multimedia materials including flyers, brochures, videos, and other assets that support recruitment, events, and the programs’ visibility.
• Optimize the division’s websites and digital platforms to ensure accurate, accessible, and up-to-date information; train staff to support routine updates and maintain consistency.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chairs, Directors, and community stakeholders to plan and implement outreach initiatives that expand program awareness and strengthen community relationships.
• Track, analyze, and report performance metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and provide data-informed recommendations for strategy and resource allocation.
• Present concepts and recommendations to the Dean, Department Chairs, Directors, and incorporate feedback while ensuring all materials align with college brand standards and strategic priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree