Promotions & Web Content Coordinator

San Mateo County Community College District; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Mateo County Community College District seeks a Promotions & Web Content Coordinator to enhance public relations and web content. This role involves creating materials, managing web pages, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to promote educational equity and community engagement.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision plan premiums

Life insurance

Retirement plan participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field.
• Successful work experience in composition, design, and distribution of publicity materials.
• Skill in the design and implementation of web pages.

Responsibilities

• Compose text and create original designs for publicity materials.
• Develop and implement web content and communications.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage production of materials.

Skills

Cultural competence

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Design skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 20141992S

Position Title

Position Title Promotions & Web Content Coordinator

Location

Department

Department Community Fitness

Position Number

Position Number 1C0528

Percentage of Full Time

Percentage of Full Time 100%

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Months per Year 12

If other, please specify

Min Salary $87,516 (annual)

Max Salary $111,840 (annual)

Position Type

Position Type Classified Positions

Posting Text

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District

The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions ( HSI ) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions ( AANAPISI ) enrolling approximately 32,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College District’s Educational Services & Planning website.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

The Position

The Promotions & Web Content Coordinator performs technical public relations work involved in original design, development, and production of publicity materials and information for a department, or to supplement similar services for a major unit. Under general supervision, the employee composes text, creates original designs, and prepares catalogs, brochures, web pages, and other materials to publicize College and department activities, programs, and services. Public contact is extensive and includes staff, contractors, and outside personnel for the purpose of exchanging ideas and information for inclusion in various publicity and informational materials. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to compose original text, develop and implement original designs and coordinate other support services such as vendors, photographers, and printers. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time and in public relations; however, supervisory controls limit the risk of serious consequences. The Promotions & Web Content Coordinator can lead the work of other staff and student assistants as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Exchanges information with management and other staff, students, vendors, contractors, business and community representatives, and other outside personnel, regarding the planning and implementation of regular and special publications, including information pertaining to content, timelines, quality control, and costs of various written materials, web pages, and other electronic media
• Provides technical, directional, and other information to outside personnel, including vendors, printers, photographers, graphics and other artists, and staff in the planning and implementation of publications and other materials
• Attends meetings, workshops, and other activities in order to obtain current information regarding publications, web page text, design, and other information
• Designs, develops, and builds original web pages and content for internet use
• Integrates various web communications components (such as chat, bulletin board, whiteboard, and video conferencing) into department websites as appropriate, in conjunction with information technology staff
• Establishes, develops, and implements web interfaces to production database to provide web content for various student and staff services, in conjunction with information technology staff
• Composes text for a variety of articles, reports, brochures, manuals, catalogs, class schedules, and other materials
• Coordinates the layout of graphics and the production of the materials
• Edits and finalizes text composed by staff and outside personnel
• Uses a variety of computer software to prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, and presentations
• Researches and catalogs historical information, current trends in designs for online publicity and other materials
• Sets up and maintains a database and/or manual files of photographs, descriptive information, statistics, demographics, cost estimates, vendors, and other data
• Compiles a variety of data for special and regular reports as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful work experience of increasing responsibility that has included original composition, design, layout, and distribution of publicity, informational, and other online and printed marketing and public relations materials
• Skill in the design and implementation of web pages
• Skill in research, compiling data for, formatting, and presentation of reports
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Skill in training and leading the work of others
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skill in working effectively as part of a collaborative, customer service team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the concepts, practices, technology, resources, and procedures commonly used in developing and implementing websites and other communication media
• Knowledge of general publication preparation and production, including graphics, photography, layout, costing, and distribution procedures
• Skill in written communication, including the composition of articles, narratives, public service announcements, and other publicity information
• Skill in oral communication
• Skill in the use of a wide variety of computer software, including spreadsheet and presentation software
• Skill in respectful, sensitive communication with people at various levels of organizations who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Skill in researching, compiling, formatting, and presenting statistical and other data for reports
• Skill in working accurately and creatively under deadline pressure
• Skill in multi-tasking and in the organization of a variety of diverse materials and information
• Ability to work effectively as part of a customer-service team

Physical Requirements

This classification requires original artistry and strategic thinking; collaboration with individuals and groups; data comparison and analysis; visualization and visual comparison; manual dexterity; patience, tact; persuasive communication; flexibility; adaptability; work under pressure; and multi-tasking in order to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date

Open Date 05/09/2025

First Review Date

First Review Date 06/10/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District’s ( SMCCCD ) 2024 Annual Security Report ( ASR ), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021–2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD ; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD . The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses [phone]. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current or former employee of a CalPERS agency?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, are you a CalPERS retiree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate successful work experience of increasing responsibility that has included original composition, design, layout, and distribution of publicity, informational, and other online and printed marketing and public relations materials?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate skill in the design and implementation of web pages?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate skill in research, compiling data for, formatting, and presentation of reports?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate cultural competence, a sensitivity to, and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate skill in training and leading the work of others?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate oral and written communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate skill in working effectively as part of a collaborative, customer service team?
  • Yes
  • No