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    "ExternalDescriptionStr": "<p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants:</strong></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">All interested applicants should attach<strong><u> a resume and cover letter</u></strong> in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. <strong><u>Candidates are also asked to write a sample social media post inviting students to attend a library-sponsored study break featuring therapy dogs</u></strong>.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>About Rice</u></strong></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by </span><i><span lang=\"EN\">U.S. News &amp; World Report</span></i><span lang=\"EN\">. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.</span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.</span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Position Summary</u></strong></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">The Fondren Library <strong>Communications and Marketing Specialist</strong> helps promote library services, programs, and events. Under the guidance of senior management, this position works on the development and implementation of communication and marketing activities, enabling programs, services, events, and/or products to meet organizational objectives.</span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">The Communications Specialist supports the library’s outreach, engagement, and marketing efforts through strategic communications, storytelling, and event promotion. This position is responsible for creating compelling written content for newsletters, annual reports, social media, and marketing materials while helping promote library programs, services, and initiatives to a wide range of audiences. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a higher education setting supporting communication initiatives.</span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Workplace Location</u></strong></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. The successful candidate may work remotely occasionally but must remain flexible in order to attend library events, take photos, and assist with events.&nbsp;Per&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://policy.rice.edu/440\"><span lang=\"EN\">Rice policy 440</span></a><span lang=\"EN\">, work arrangements may be subject to change.</span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Hiring Range</u></strong></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN\">This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a <strong>proposed hiring range of $56,000 – $60,000 annually</strong>, commensurate with experience and qualifications. </span><i><span lang=\"EN\">Exempt (salaried) positions under&nbsp;</span></i><a href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/fair-labor-standards-act-flsa\"><i><span lang=\"EN\">FLSA</span></i></a><i><span lang=\"EN\"> are not eligible for overtime.</span></i></p><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Minimum Requirements</u></strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Bachelor’s degree&nbsp;</strong></span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>1 or more years of experience in a communications position writing newsletters, social media, or marketing campaigns</strong></span><ul><li><i><span lang=\"EN\">In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis</span></i></li></ul></li></ul><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Skills:</strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span lang=\"EN\">Strong communication skills, both oral and written</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Organizational and creative skills</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, or similar communication tools</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Strong editing and proofreading skills</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously</span></li></ul><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Preferences</u></strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span lang=\"EN\">Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, public relations, or a related field</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">2+ years of experience in a communications position</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Interest in libraries, higher education, or nonprofit communications preferred</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Collaborative and adaptable team member</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Enthusiasm for promoting the mission and impact of libraries</span></li></ul><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Essential Functions</u></strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span lang=\"EN\">Write and edit content for library newsletters and promotional materials</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Collaborate with library staff to gather stories, highlights, statistics, and accomplishments for use in newsletters, the annual report, and social media posts</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Coordinate the development and production of the library’s annual report</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Assist with marketing and promotion of library events, programs, exhibits, and initiatives</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Participate in the development of digital communication and brand strategy for a program, department, or unit</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Assist with event planning as needed to support marketing objectives</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Recommend integrated communications and/or marketing plans to meet objectives</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Assist in building and/or maintaining a digital community through social media channels, blogs, and the web</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Assist with photography, graphics, and digital content as needed</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Provide customer service to constituents across digital channels</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Compile data, analyze, and report metrics</span></li><li><span lang=\"EN\">Perform all other duties as assigned</span></li></ul><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong><u>Additional Functions</u></strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><span lang=\"EN\">The Communications Specialist will also collaborate with library staff to create and schedule content for the library’s social media platforms as needed</span></li></ul><p><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Rice University HR&nbsp;</strong>| Benefits:</span><a href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits\"><span lang=\"EN\">&nbsp;https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits&nbsp;</span></a><br><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Rice Mission and Values</strong>:</span><a href=\"https://www.rice.edu/mission-values\"><span lang=\"EN\"> Mission and Values | Rice University</span></a><span lang=\"EN\">&nbsp;</span></p><p><i><span lang=\"EN\">Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s&nbsp;</span></i><span lang=\"EN\">Human</span><i><span lang=\"EN\"> Resources Office via email at</span></i><a href=\"mailto: [email protected]\"><i><span lang=\"EN\"> [email protected]</span></i></a><i><span lang=\"EN\"> for support.</span></i></p><p><i><span lang=\"EN\">If you have any additional questions, please email us at&nbsp;</span></i><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\"><i><span lang=\"EN\">[email protected]</span></i></a><i><span lang=\"EN\">. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.</span></i></p>",
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