Job Information
University of Illinois Communications Coordinator - Department of Mathematics - 1024284-6689 in Urbana, Illinois
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Job Summary
Create and implement strategic communications plan for the Department of Mathematics that addresses key stakeholders including current students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Duties & Responsibilities
Communications
In coordination with department leadership, develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the department in alignment with department, college, and campus strategic priorities and in adherence to college and campus brand
Assist with communications annual planning and priority setting for the departments in concert with department leadership
Cover and disseminate news happening within the departments via department channels, other internal university channels, and outside media. This includes actively seeking out, interviewing, and writing news and feature stories about faculty, students, staff, and alumni
Serve as primary writer, content creator, and editor for department communications aimed at various constituencies including faculty, staff, current students, prospective students, alumni, donors, industry, and foundations
Create content for and manage all department communications channels including departmental website, e-newsletters, social media platforms, print publications, print or digital building displays and wayfinding, and other promotional materials
Develop and disseminate content for current students. This may include the use of digital signage, newsletters, flyers, and other channels
Assist in developing and amplifying advancement-related communications in coordination with the college Office of Advancement team
If needed, hire, train, and manage student interns to assist with communications
Data Analysis & Reporting
Update and manage statistics and contact related to the departments\' history, accomplishments, and pride points
Produce and analyze regular reports showing the performance of communications tactics
Engagement & Publicity
Work with the University of Illinois Foundation and others to manage mailing lists according to college and campus guidelines
Build and maintain strong relationships with department leaders and faculty members
Foster relationships with alumni, external constituents, and affiliated campus units
Work collaboratively with other mathematics staff, faculty, and members of the OCM team
Work within and contribute to department project management systems
Represent the department on college and campus committees as requested
Other communications-related duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit
Marketing
Work with math department leadership to market degrees and programs to prospective students
Ensure unit messaging related to student recruitment is consistent with an overall marketing plan
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area. Two (2) years of professional experience in event planning and management. Experience may be concurrent.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional work experience in science communication, marketing, public relations, brand management, or a related professional area. Five (5) years of experience working in communications and writing and producing materials. One (1) year experience with social media and website development (utilizing a variety of programming g, e.g., Drupal, WordPress, Dreamweaver, UNIX). Supervision experience.
Successful candidates will have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to explain complex concepts in an approachable way
- Understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and prioritize tasks
- Strong decision-making skills and judgement
- Ability to set and adhere to rigorous timelines with overlapping priorities
- Ability to interact with a broad array of internal and external constituents
- Experience using website content management tools such as Drupal
- Familiarity with fundraising, alumni relations, and stewardship
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The target starting salary range for this position is \$50,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qua