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The Research Foundation for SUNY Communications Assistant- Office of Higher Education in Prison in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: System Administration Posted On: Wed Jul 10 2024 Job Description:
Position Overview:
The Communications Assistant is a full-time, grant funded position that will further SUNY's goal of achieving fair and inclusive access to quality higher education for people who are currently and formerly incarcerated by supporting the development and distribution of communication materials and providing administrative support to the Office of Higher Education in Prison.
Responsibilities:
External Communications
Assist with the development of public facing communications materials including e-blasts, newsletters, documentaries, etc.
Collaborate with the SUNY Communications Office to develop and execute marketing and social media materials, such Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin posts
Manage the day-to-day functions of the office's social media accounts (i.e. reviewing comments, reviewing post analytics, and making recommendations)
Develop content for and assist with the distribution of the student newsletter
Manage SUNY Community of Practice Listserv
Administrative Support and Logistics
Coordinate logistics and travel for colleagues for team events, site visits, conferences, and trainings
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to setup periodic campus site visits & the quarterly and semi-annual meetings
Maintenance of the office's day-to-day operations, including managing office email accounts and calendars and preparing agendas for internal team meetings
Job Requirements:
Required Education/Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suites, social media platforms, and Canva
Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Education/Qualifications:
- Experience with higher education in prison field
Salary Range: The compensation for this role is between $47,000 to $55,000. The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, and certifications.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.