Marketing and Communications Assistant

Ccsu; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join Institutional Marketing and Communications as a full-time Marketing and Communications Assistant. The role supports graphic design and creative services for university offices, developing print and digital materials that align with CCSU's brand.

The ideal candidate has two years of experience in creating publications, strong knowledge of Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), and excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in writing, designing, editing, and developing communications for print and electronic publications.
• Proficiency in Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and adapt flyers, posters, brochures, and other marketing collateral.
• Work with internal clients to understand project needs and develop concepts.
• Prepare materials for print and digital distribution.
• Provide graphic design and creative support to university offices and departments.

Skills

Graphic design

Creative Cloud

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Institutional Marketing and Communications

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join Institutional Marketing and Communications as a full-time Marketing and Communications Assistant. We seek applicants who are creative, collaborative, and detail oriented.

Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About CCSU’s Institutional Marketing and Communications

The office works collaboratively with offices and departments across the University to strengthen Central's brand, promote academic programs and initiatives, and communicate with internal and external audiences. Its work encompasses marketing and promotional campaigns, web content, graphic design, and brand management. The office also provides creative services and resources to ensure that the University materials are consistent, professional, and aligned with Central's brand standards.

Position Profile

The ideal candidate will provide graphic design and creative support for the University offices, departments, programs, events, developing print and digital materials that support the University's marketing and communications goals. Responsibilities will include creating and adapting flyers, posters, brochures, and other marketing collateral while working with internal clients to understand project needs, develop creative concepts, and prepare materials for print and digital distribution. Performs other duties and responsibilities related.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of designated unit and program. Ability to convene and collaborate with campus offices/departments and community resources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to handle complex tasks, meet deadlines, and prepare reports.

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience and Training:

Two (2) years of experience in writing, designing, editing, and developing communications for print and electronic publications. Credentials and/or experience comparable to the above may also be considered.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

High level knowledge of Creative Cloud - especially lnDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office.

Inquiries may be sent to Lindsay Saganich, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-1778 or [e-mail]

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Marketing and Communications Assistant is compensated at the Administrator II salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

For more information, please visit SUOAF .

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

• paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
• medical, dental, and prescription plans
• group life insurance
• retirement
• retiree health care
• tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts
• long and short term disability insurance plans

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.