STATEWIDE BRANDING MANAGER (PSA opt. 1)

Agency: Department of Central Management Services Closing Date/Time: 02/05/2024 Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 annually; anticipated starting salary $110,000 Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: Confidential Exclusion 063 ****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING**************** Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.
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REQUISITION ID #35437 POSITION SUMMARY The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Personnel is seeking to hire a creative and organized storyteller to develop and manage the State’s employee recruitment and retention brand.
The first ever Statewide Branding Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt.
1) will develop policies and procedures for multi-dimensional public relations activities to position the State as an employer of choice in the market.
This position will be directly involved in the development of strategy to create and maintain a positive image of employment opportunities with the State of Illinois.
The possibilities are endless! We invite all qualified candidates to apply! POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Recruitment & Retention, serves as the Statewide Branding Manager.
Serves as an agency representative on behalf the Assistant Deputy Director of Recruitment & Retention and a representative for CMS to the media frequently addressing issues of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Conducts studies of local and statewide print and electronic media resources to secure adequate statewide media coverage of State recruitment and retention campaigns.
Reviews analysis and research of potential resources and methods of enhancing media relations and other effective methods of distributing information about State employment.
Serves as a full line supervisor.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in marketing, public affairs, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prefers five (5) years of professional experience with marketing, public affairs, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field.
Prefers three (3) years of professional experience with developing, implementing, and executing a communications campaign around a product/organizational brand.
Prefers three (3) years of professional experience creating new policies and procedures around communications/advertisement strategies Prefers one (1) year of professional experience valuing and complying with workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Prefers three (3) years of professional experience working independently on projects, analysis, and reports.
Prefers three (3) years of professional experience analyzing data to assess efficacy of projects, adjust approaches, and making recommendations for corrective plans of action.
Prefers working knowledge of various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires the ability to use agency supplied materials/equipment (i.
e.
, mobile phone, laptop, etc.
).
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Work Location: 401 S.
Spring St Springfield, IL 62704 Agency Contact: Susan Shew Contact Phone: 217-685-3312 Contact Email: Susan.
Shew@illinois.
gov Job Family: Employee Services; Leadership & Management Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens.
The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.
Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
The main form of communication will be through email.
Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.
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com systems@SIL-P1.
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com CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
CMS offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid and remote) Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually) Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!