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9/7/2023
Human Resources
(909) 274-4225
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$5,467 - $6,978 monthly
Part Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Communications Specialist
Position Number: CM-033-2024
Department: Kinesiology/Athletics
Job Category:
Time (Percent Time):
Term (months/year):
Current Work Schedule (days, hours): Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Salary Range: A-88
Salary: A-88Steps 1 - 6: $5,467 - $6,978 monthly
Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Open Date: 09/06/2023
Initial Screening Date: 09/27/2023
Open Until Filled: No
Application Procedure:
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.
Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:
Health & Welfare:
Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package to eligible employees providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount for Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.
Basic Function/Overview:
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of College's marketing and communications efforts. The communication specialist helps to build relationships and positive associations with the public through communication and events, including writing and distributing news stories; writing and editing content for publications; taking, organizing, and sharing photographs; developing awareness and understanding of the College on social media and the web; answering questions from the public; supporting outreach or public events; representing the College at events; and placing media advertising.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Director, Marketing and Communications. Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May provide technical and functional direction to student workers or hourly workers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:This is a journey-level professional classification that performs duties in the development of public affairs, public awareness and information, community relations and outreach, and media relations materials and program concepts. The incumbent is expected to be able to take assigned projects of moderate to significant difficulty and sensitivity and carry them through from initial concept to finished communications materials or events, utilizing sound judgment, the application of proven public/media relations and communications principles, and skillful, persuasive writing, and presentation approaches with a minimum of direction and supervision. This class is distinguished from the Director, Marketing and Communications in that the latter has overall responsibility for all functions of the department, its strategy, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Researches, writes, proofreads, and edits a variety of material for the College, including news releases, news stories, web copy, public service announcements, newsletters, articles, brochures, and reports.2. Provides emergency communication support, such as maintaining the communication plan; staying up-to-date on the campus emergency notification systems; developing and editing emergency communication templates; and information gathering, dissemination, monitoring, analysis, and planning. 3. Serves as College photographer for marketing projects, publications, brochures, web site, and documentation of campus events; develops and maintains photo archives and graphic images; oversees outsourced photo shoots; performs photo enhancements.4. Acts as media liaison resource and College spokesperson when directed.5. Coordinates production of Performing Arts programs for the music, theater, and dance departments throughout the academic year, as needed; coordinates production of the Performing Arts annual brochure; writes, copy, and curates photography for the brochure; serves as liaison between staff, program directors, and graphic artists.6. Serves as editor of College online news, regularly providing news and photographs online and in social media. 7. Assists in concept development, coordination, implementation, and participation in special events.8. Represents the College at events, such as the Walnut Community Festival.9. Confers with representatives of other departments, committees, and vendors as required by project assignments.10. May develop or arrange for the development of public, media, and community relations materials in Spanish or other languages in addition to English.11. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.12. Promotes an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility.13. Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.14. Supports and abides by federal, state, local policies, and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.15. Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as required.16. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas as required.Performs other related or lower classification duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
Knowledge Of:
1. Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.2. Current theories, concepts, methods, and techniques of professional communication. 3. Principles and practices of writing in a variety of styles, including business, promotional, journalistic, and web.4. Methods and practices applied in design and implementation of communications projects and programs.5. Methods and techniques of modern photography, including lighting equipment, Photo editing software and photo and copy editing principles, and organization and maintenance of electronic photo archives.6. Public/media relations and communication industry practices and trends.7. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.6. Record-keeping principles and procedures. 7. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.8. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. 9. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socioeconomic and ethnic groups.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Advocate for and communicate the College’s vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.2. Participate in addressing gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in the recruitment and retention of staff.
3. Participate in providing resources and support towards the goal of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.4. Apply writing style and techniques appropriate for differing business and journalistic/public relations purposes and for a variety of internal and external audiences. 5. Develop compelling communications for a variety of publications and platforms, including print and Web.6. Research, develop, proofread, and edit written materials accurately and concisely.7. Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with College policies and procedures, complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.8. Maintain accurate files, records, and archives.9. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.10. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.11. Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.12. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications/Education & Experience:
1. Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field; and2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in professional writing, public and media relations, and programs and projects similar to those administered by the College, which included responsibility for writing materials and designing graphic treatments.
Equivalencies:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.
Preferred Qualifications:
License(s) & Other Requirements:
Examination Requirements:
Working Environment:
Incumbents work indoors and outdoors, and are frequently exposed to dust, fumes, and allergens and occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Incumbents in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Hazards:
Conditions of Employment:
The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.
Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees – The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: https://www.mtsac.edu/safety/pdf/asr-final-2020.pdf.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Typing Certificate Requirements:
Special Notes:
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.
DO NOT include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.
LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL FOR INTERVIEWS: Should you be invited to an interview, please contact our office to discuss an accommodation option if attending the interview would require you to travel in excess of 150 miles one way from your residence.
THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE DISTRICT WILL NOT SPONSOR ANY VISA APPLICATIONS.
Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the https://www.naces.org/members.
Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu
Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will be following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to complete and submit your application for this position.
EEO Policy:
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).
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