Job Details

Job Title: Coordinator III, Outreach & Communications
Location: LSC-Montgomery
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 44922

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.
Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Coordinator III, Outreach and Communications provides oversight and facilitation of day-to-day and some long-term operations within the Department of Outreach and Communication, playing a strong role in leading and planning, development, evaluation and improvement of outreach and communication. Serves as a representative and liaison of the Department of Outreach and Communication through means of written, print, and digital social media. Through these communication methods, assists in the promotional efforts internally and externally to promote awareness of department projects and publications. Assigned area and responsibilities will be extensive and/or highly specialized.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Write communication including, but not limited to, publications that are distributed to the LSC community, print and online newsletters, and the department's mass email distribution
2. May maintain the department's website, making sure it is updated with the most recent information
3. Act as social media coordinator to promote the department's presence online
4. Performs research relevant to outreach and communication initiatives including best practices and professional development in Outreach and Communications topics; Develops presentations to internal/external constituents (may include LSCS Managers/Executives, community members, and/or outside groups and organizations)
5. Creates methods of evaluation of Outreach and Communication initiatives; analyzes results and makes recommendations for revisions to objectives and strategies with a focus on continuous program improvement; takes part in developing new programs
6. Enters, tracks and maintains a variety of data, including documents, spreadsheets and databases
7. Coordinates and manages department's calendars both internally and externally; plans, schedules and coordinates various meetings/seminars/events, including site selection and preparation, marketing and training materials, and general support
8. Monitors and controls resources such as marketing material and equipment needed within the department. Submits requisitions, and reviews and approves/denies purchase requests in accordance with the budget
9. May be responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance with local/state/federal compliance of processes and documentation within the Department of Outreach and Communication
10. Manages or assists with management of the marketing and outreach budget
11. Takes part in and/or leads special projects as needed
12. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications.
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to prioritize duties.
• High level of customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience in editing, social media, and e-communications.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in video production
• Experience in graphic design

Salary

Hiring salary range is $48,152 to $55,375 annually