Marketing Communications Coordinator

SUMMARY:

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and executing
marketing, communications, and public relations efforts for the College. This position supports
student recruitment, community engagement, and institutional branding while honoring the mission,
values, and culture of the Tribal community the College serves. The coordinator works collaboratively
with academic departments, student services, and external partners to ensure consistent and
culturally respectful messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field with 5 years of experience. OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations or related field Office Administration, Management, or related field with years three of administrative support experience.
• Experience working in higher education, Tribal organizations, or nonprofit environment, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, outlook, and PowerPoint) virtual meeting platforms and general office technology.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Graphic design experience (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance.
• Possesses minimum standards of character:
• Must not have been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty, to any felonious offense or two or more misdemeanor offenses (under Federal, State, or Tribal law; violations from  other states will be interpreted according to the Michigan Penal Code) involving the following:
  • Crimes of violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Molestation
  • Exploitation
  • Contact with or prostitution
  • Crimes against people
  • Offenses committed against children
  • Child abuse or neglect

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, edit, and distribute internal and external communications, including announcements, newsletters, and press releases.
• Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries in coordination with college leadership.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all platforms.
• Serve as a liaison between campus programs/departments to ensure implementation of targeted, focused and impactful outreach methods.
• Maintain editorial calendars and communication timelines.
• Provide research support and technical writing support for campus- based projects, assessments, and studies.
• Assist in creating and implementing outreach and engagement strategies when recruiting potential students and engaging alumni.
• Design or coordinate design of graphics, signage, and digital assets.
• Maintain website and other social media platforms and digital media accounts.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to support student recruitment, retention, and community awareness.
• Assist with special projects and events as assigned.
• Create promotional materials including brochures, flyers, ads, and digital content.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns for academic programs, workforce training, and special initiatives.
• Support recruitment events, campus tours, open houses, and community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TEST:

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.

INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference will be given to qualified individuals of Native American/ Indigenous descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

Preference will be given to veterans (need DD214).

This position announcement summary is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks which will be required of this position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of the position will be. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of this position, nor to exclude other similar duties not mentioned. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level difficulty.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Submit an official KBOCC application, and all documentation required on the cover page of job description to:

Human Resources

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College

770 N. Main Street L’Anse, MI 49946

OR

email hr@kbocc.edu with all documentation.

Official KBOCC application on our website: http://www.kbocc.edu/employment/