explOregon PR Communications Coordinator
Division of Global Engagement – International Students and Scholar Services
Application instructions:
1) Write a letter of interest explaining your interest in the position and related experience;
2) Write the answers to the questions listed below;
3) Write a resume/CV;
4) Email letter of interest, answers to the questions, and resume/CV in PDF format to Candance Ku at exploregon@uoregon.edu.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions:
ExplOregon PR Communication Coordinator Questions
1. Tell me why you decided to apply to this job.
2. Do you have experience making presentations to various campus audiences? If so, tell me about these presentations?
3. We are trying to expand our outreach; can you give an example of outreach you’ve done?
4. What is your experience with social media platforms?
5. What are 3 attributes that you feel are necessary to be a PR Coordinator and give an example of when you used these skills?
6. What kind of experiences have you had in relating to people with different ethnic or cultural backgrounds – what have you learned?
7. What would you do if a project is delayed?
8. Tell me about your experience with digital marketing. Have you ever created a design for a website, advertisement, social media campaign, etc? How did you go about creating the digital marketing content? What was your process and what platform did you use to create the content?
Job description:
Hourly Wage: $ 11.25+/hr
Hours: This position is an academic year commitment with a schedule of 6-10 hours per week. Hours include both set office hours and fluctuating, independent tasks outside of the office.
The International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS) Department in the Division of Global Engagement (DGE) is looking to hire an ExplOregon PR Communications Coordinator. The explOregon PR Communications Coordinator will work closely with the explOregon program coordinator, manager, and student staff and collaborate with the DGE marketing team to assist the explOregon program with various projects and events. Applicants are encouraged to browse through our blog for more information on our program on our office blog at: blogs.uoregon.edu/exploregon/ and social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/UOexplOregon/, https://www.instagram.com/exploregon_uo/, and https://twitter.com/UO_ExplOregon
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and assist in explOregon outreach events and activities
Maintain explOregon blog
Create digital advertisements and other various marketing materials
Create social media posts and content calendar
Lead explOregon trips
Make presentations to various campus audiences
Update and respond to messages on explOregon social media platforms
Follow up with constituents and students to encourage participation
Other duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a current or incoming UO student
• Experience with coordinating or leading groups of individuals
• Comfortable with presenting in front of both small and large groups
• Familiarity with campus social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, blogging platforms, and student organizations
• Self-motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented
• Strong task and time management skills, and the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities assigned
• Ability to use verbal and written communication effectively and creatively
• Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work well as a group member and independently
• Familiarity with general office procedures
• Familiarity with the following software: Word and Excel, blogging and social media platforms
• A positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
• International study, work, volunteer and/or travel experience
• Familiarity with the following: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite platforms, WordPress, and/or MailChimp
• Work-study is preferred but not required
• Valid Driver’s License