Community Life Marketing Coordinator

Community Life Marketing Coordinator

Posting Number: R0004300

Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

PLNU is seeking a creative and strategic professional to serve as the primary co-curricular administration coordinator of the student portal application. The Communications Coordinator will be an integral member of the Office of Student Life and Formation, reporting to the Director of Community Life, and is responsible for the assessment and support of the student portal application. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and design abilities, exceptional project management skills, and a keen eye for detail. This role requires collaboration, creativity, and an ability to learn quickly.

Salary:
Pay range $20.58 - $22.22
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.

Schedule: 32 hours a week, 12 months per year

Job Status:
Full time

Job Description:

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge and understanding of app systems and UI design
• Eager collaborator who works well with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technologically proficient and comfortable with Google suite
• Enthusiasm, passion and strong work ethic

Objectives for this role:

• Serve as the primary co-curricular administration coordinator of the student portal application, myPLNU
• Responsible for the assessment of co-curricular portions of the student portal application
• Promotes the usage of myPLNU
• Provides training to Associated Student Body (ASB) Leadership to support their engagement with the student portal application

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the primary co-curricular administration coordinator of student portal app, you would be responsible for the following:
  • Point of contact for delegated Student Life & Formation administrators
  • Coordinate app systems and UI design
  • Manage app permission logs and processes
  • Coordinate reporting for Student Life & Formation admins
  • Primary liaison between Information Technology Services and co-curricular programs for app administration
  • Serve on the myPLNU Management Committee by helping organize and orchestrate the meeting and participate in monthly meetings with vendor
  • Responsibilities for assessment of co-curricular portions of the student portal app include:
    • Gather and assess student feedback to inform updates to the UX
    • Coordinate periodic assessments of app operation and user experience
    • Assist the myPLNU Management Committee in gathering and assessing TUG administrator feedback
• Promoting the usage of myPLNU by providing templates, examples of enhanced usage, and new applications for Student Life and Formation
• Regular weekly meetings with Director of Community Life
• Partner with Information Technology Services Project Manager, Administrator, and Graduate & Professional Studies representation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or three years of relevant experience required
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of app systems and UI design
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to use independent judgement in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
• Ability to perform successfully in a team environment
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws.
• Other tasks as assigned, in support of the collective work for the Student Life and Formation Department

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.