Position #: A02692

Department: College of Veterinary Medicine

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 5/12/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Communications Coordinator is a 12-month, full-time staff position within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Digital & Social Media Management: Develop and maintain web content, manage social media accounts, and produce digital marketing materials (e-newsletters, videos).
• Brand & Public Relations: Maintain brand consistency across all mediums and act as a liaison for media inquiries.
• Marketing & Promotions: Design and distribute promotional materials for events, recruiting, and development (alumni/donor) initiatives, including CVM newsletters.
• Event Support: Assist with event planning, such as conferences, open houses, and community outreach, including on-site coverage.
• Serve as point of contact for any queries from students/staff regarding appropriateness of posting content on social media.
• Serve as liaison with university creative services division.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness to adapt to and quickly learn new technologies.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences across media.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively across CVM stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, deliver results in a timely manner, and function independently.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend hours required for orientation and ceremonies.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Other:

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Related Field.

One or more years of experience in higher education.

An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf