Communications Coordinator IL Coalition for Higher Education in Prison

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout IL-CHEPu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=u0022****target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eIllinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prisonu003c/au003e (IL-CHEP) is a coalition of educators, students, activists, universities, and others committed to bringing quality higher education to Illinois prisons and jails and working toward a safer, more just society. Founded in 2016, we operate with the knowledge that higher education programs are among the best ways to offer opportunities to individuals who are incarcerated as well as fostering a community for people once they are free. Equally important, we encourage public dialogue and action to decarcerate and reduce our stateu0026rsquo;s and countryu0026rsquo;s reliance on punishment as a solution to social inequities. IL-CHEP is a project of Adler Universityu0026rsquo;s Institute of Public Safety and Social Justice.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJob Overview: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eUnder the general guidance of the Administrative Director, the Communications Coordinator for the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (IL-CHEP) leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the IL-CHEP, Institute of Public Safety and Social Justice and the institution. Supports culture development and management efforts. This consultant will work closely IL-CHEP committee members to produce content and press releases for the coalition. The Communications Coordinator will work to strengthen public relations between the IL-CHEP and media outlets including educational organizations while supporting culture development and management efforts.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eBacheloru0026rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or Communications required or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum two (2) years of progressive communication, marketing and/or public relations or related fieldu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum two (2) years of progressive project coordination; developing and implementation of complex projects and strategic goalsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKnowledge/Skills/Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eAbility to leverage influence to drive change and influence stakeholdersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to build and sustain relationships with new community partnersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge and experience related to social justice organizationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong demonstration of alignment with Adleru0026rsquo;s social justice mission and visionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumenu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing theseu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong collaboration acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong leadership and research acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication acumen including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003ch3u003ePrincipal Responsibilitiesu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties and Responsibilities:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eOversees and provides maintenance to IL-CHEP social media sites on a regular cadenceu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAttend regular meetings with IL-CHEP committees including the Steering Committee. Freedom to Learn Committee and Institute for Public Safety and Social Justice.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintains the IL-CHEPu0026rsquo;s email communications, ensuring appropriate and timely response to all inquiriesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDevelops and maintenance IL-CHEP factsheets, required reporting, etc.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRecognizes and identifies opportunities to develop and update the current trend and brand within the IL-CHEP, consistentlyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCollaborates with all stakeholders, designers, educators and IL-CHEP members as necessary to meet objectivesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOther duties as assigned.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThis is a part-time contractual role, working at least 20 hours a week. Au0026nbsp;two year-grant funded position with possibility of renewal.u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAPPLICATION PROCESS:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eApplicants should electronically submit a complete application including a cover letter addressing qualifications and interests, as well as a resume.u0026nbsp;In addition please send in examples of past communication work (i.e. visuals, copy, etc).u0026nbsp;Formerly incarcerated and/or people directly impacted by the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eIt is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eAs part of the Adleru0027s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative actionu0026nbsp;to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-01-22T01:56:51.031Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-01-22T01:56:51.031Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null});

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