Position Summary
The Department of Media and Information in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University seeks an entrepreneurial outreach specialist to manage our growing portfolio of pre-college programs and other events that engage external audiences. The position calls for a strategic planner who can execute without supervision, while being able to work with others and incorporate input. A good understanding of our department, academic programs, and of the media and information industries is needed to effectively shape and manage the direction of the pre-college and other outreach programs. Current pre-college programs include week-long summer camps in video game design, digital cinema, and e-sports. Major events include conferences and speaker series related to our department teaching and research.
Experience with event planning and marketing, fundraising and budgeting is desired. Good communication skills are also essential. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the use of online content management systems and social media. This is a fixed-term, renewable appointment.
Please direct any questions to Professor Johannes M. Bauer, Search Committee Chair, Chairperson of the Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University, at bauerj@msu.edu.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at http://www.careers.msu.edu/.
Required Degree
Bachelors -In a related field
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field.
Desired Qualifications
Professional experience in marketing, event planning, fundraising, or youth education
Required Application Materials
CV, Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Please submit your updated CV and cover letter with your application.
Website
https://comartsci.msu.edu/media-and-information
Department Statement
The Department of Media and Information is home to an interdisciplinary faculty, internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research on the uses and implications of media and information technologies and services. The Department has a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity in all areas and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
