Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4669P |
| Home Org Name |
Veterinary Medicine Administration |
| Division Name |
College of Veterinary Medicine |
| Position Title |
Communications & Marketing Specialist |
| Job Class Code |
OC22 (A-C) |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
The
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a
Communications & Marketing Specialist. This individual will create communications, marketing and promotional material and messaging across a variety of platforms.
The ideal candidate will be someone with strong writing skills and an understanding of public relations and marketing strategies and tactics who can help amplify the college's academic programs, research, student success, patient outcomes and alumni outcomes through paid, earned, shared and owned media channels. This individual will support the development and execution of public relations and marketing campaigns, create content, assist with project management, and help ensure consistent messaging across all communications channels.
Learn more about
VET
MED and check out our facilities here:
https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
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| Essential Functions |
- Assists college's Director of Communications & Marketing with incoming project requests, coordination of project timelines and development of collateral
- Researches and creates content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, including social media, website, publications, e-newsletters and media releases
- Content creation, content/style editing, copywriting
- Assists with media relations, including the proactive pitching of story opportunities and college expertise to traditional and specialty media
- Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations and marketing programs and campaigns
- Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, production schedules and deadlines, including of work that may be carried out by external vendors
- May maintain files, databases and electronic records of materials
- Familiar with Associated Press Style
- Other duties as assigned
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Specialist, Communications & Marketing - Dept, and assigned level I, II, or
III.
Level I requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field with no experience.
Level II requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field with 2 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.
Level III requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field with 4 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$43,190 - $84,100 |
| Job Category |
Other |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
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| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
AL |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
08/14/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please include with application documents a resume, cover letter, and 3 writing samples. |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55399 |
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Auburn
$43,190 - $84,100
Aug 15, 2025