The position will close on Tuesday, June 27.  Note: the individuals would have to apply for the position through HR in order to be considered for the position. They also need to include a resume and a cover letter. Including sample work or a portfolio would be great.

Florida A&M University is seeking a dynamic Coordinator of Creative Services to create outstanding and memorable marketing materials that demonstrate exceptional experiences that the University offers to students, faculty, and stakeholders. The Creative Services Coordinator will create, direct and influence the overall design, brand, and execution — from strategy to concept to completion — of a wide variety of highly visible and strategic communication initiatives.

FAMU is located in Tallahassee, the state capital and consistently receives national recognition for its research, high quality education and affordability.  We are looking for an innovator who can creatively lead the charge as the Office of Communications launches marketing campaigns to attract diverse student, from scholars to transfer students.

The coordinator will have responsibilities across multiple intersecting platforms including print, web/online, video/multimedia, photography, and environmental and develops innovative, creative, comprehensive, and integrated visual experiences to support and enhance the University’s multi-tiered branding and marketing campaigns.

Strong alliances and collaboration are expected with other senior communicators on staff and across the University.

The Coordinator of Creative Services will:

  • Initiate and design complex and simple integrated marketing plans based on stakeholders’ specifications;
  • Work with the University leadership to create marketing materials, online platforms, and strategic messaging that will increase its exposure to recruit and retain students and enhance alumni and stakeholder communications;
  • Develop and maintain University-wide brand guidelines, processes and collaborative tools; and
  • Collaborates with staff and University units to ensure that all creative ideas are presented properly and follow brand guidelines and strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field; and two years of related experience; or Master’s Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications. Preference will be given applicants with a minimum of five years of creative development experience in higher education, corporate, or agency experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following:

  • Demonstrated understanding of graphic design, art direction, photography, video, multimedia production, and web communication;
  • Proven client management skills, including the ability to build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders;
  • Ability to think strategically about audiences, objectives and channels;
  • Ability to translate brand strategies into creative storytelling and engagement campaigns across multiple media platforms;
  • Deep understanding of current and emerging cultural and technology trends;
  • Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills;
  • Ability to lead and manage creative teams and providing direction to team members;
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative in time-sensitive situations to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously, and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment; and
  • Ability to have excellent judgment, high ethical standards, and reliability.