Kansas University, Kansas African Studies Center
Outreach and Communications Coordinator
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Kansas, United States |
Position: | Other Professional |
The Kansas African Studies Center at the University of Kansas seeks an Outreach and Communications Coordinator to assist with the development and promotion of Center programs and events. The Coordinator collaborates with the KU area studies centers as well as other units across campus. Initiates and maintains relationships for Kansas African Studies Center (KASC) with K-16, business, government, and regional communities as part of the Center’s mission.
Job Description
Job Duties:
50%- Plan, coordinate, staff, and promote center events, including but not limited to outreach programming on and off campus. Work jointly with other units, including but not limited to shared programming, communications, and data collection, to develop and implement area studies initiatives. Develop a familiarity with faculty expertise in African Studies and facilitate networking. Record attendance details and build contact lists for networking and future projects. Represent KASC on campus, at conferences, and at community events. Conduct background research and data gathering for Center initiatives and grant applications.
35%- Work with the Director, Assistant Director, and other staff on communications and publicity, to include email communications, web and online services, calendars, annual reports, press releases, etc.
15%- Develop and maintain collections of pedagogical materials (lesson plans, film guides, museum guides, web links etc.). Ensure that these materials are organized and accessible; periodically update and/or revise materials. Develop and maintain materials appropriate for outreach presentations on Africa and its diaspora to be made at school and community events, or for checkout. Make outreach presentations with these materials including travel to local schools, libraries, etc.
Required QualificationsEvaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in resume, and (3) information provided from professional references:
- Bachelor’s degree in area of discipline related to African Studies or related field.
- Coursework in African studies and/or study abroad, travel, or work experience in Africa.
- One year of experience with Microsoft Office.
- One year of related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A. in a relevant field related to African Studies.
- Work experience that required the planning and organization of special events and/or projects.
- Work experience communicating with a variety of audiences (K-16, local communities, businesses, etc.).
- Work experience managing websites and social media.
- Proficiency in an African language other than English.
- Experience with InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, or similar design software.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Submit online application with the following documents: cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
For consideration apply on or before June 11, 2017. Review of applications will begin on June 12, 2017, and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is assembled.
Advertised Salary Range 40,000
Application Review Begins12-Jun-2017
Anticipated Start Date10-Jul-2017
Contact: |
Apply at the KU Jobs site: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/9029BR Contact Information to Applicants Dr. Elizabeth MacGonagle |
Website: | http://employment.ku.edu/staff/9029BR |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Area Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/24/2017 |
Closing Date | 06/11/2017 |