Marketing And Communication Specialist

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title
Marketing and Communication Specialist
Job Grade
PR22S
Division
Academic Affairs
College/Dept
Graduate Studies
Department
Graduate Studies
Requisition Number
2024-00137
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
8 AM - 5 PM, M - F
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes - partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Pay Schedule
Hourly
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Marketing and Communication Specialist position provides Marketing and Communications support for the Office of Graduate Studies, specifically focused on the graduate student recruitment and event management functions of the office. This position includes developing and editing content to be used across a variety of mediums including, but not limited to print, email (transactional and CRM), social media, video, web site, and other communication platforms. Responsibilities include designing and producing various reports, marketing materials, videos, and presentations for the Office. Specifically, writing feature stories, news releases, website content, social media posts, and performing copy editing. This staff member will also assist with Marketing and recruitment materials, swag, event planning, coordination, and promotion, branding efforts, and other related needs as they arise. Finally, this position will also support the graphic design needs of the Office of Graduate Studies and serve as a marketing support liaison with a variety of departments and teams at UNO.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Develop and coordinate general marketing needs of the office
Duties:
Coordinate the general marketing needs of the office:

• Develop and edit content and graphics to support both print and digital projects for the office (viewbook, resource guide, year in review, etc.)
• Write, edit, implement, and analyze social media content;
• Assist the office associate with developing and editing web site content;
• Assist with new graduate program marketing launch plans;
• Serve as UNO brand advocate and liaison with the UNO Office of University Communications

Percentage Of Time
50
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Support marketing needs of the office's graduate student recruitment initiatives
Duties:
Support the marketing needs of the office's graduate student recruitment initiatives:

• Write, edit, and implement CRM-based email campaigns;
• Develop presentation slides, coordinate materials for in-person and virtual graduate recruitment activities (information sessions, career and graduate school fairs, tabling events, etc.).

Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Support Marketing and day-of coverage needs of office's events and activities
Duties:
Support the Marketing and day-of coverage needs of the office's events and activities (both in-person and virtual), including communication with internal & external campus partners, including but not limited to:

• Graduation and Commencement:
• Thesis & dissertation formatting workshops
• New Graduate Student Welcome
• Graduate Program Chair Breakfast events
• External sponsored events (YP Summit, ICAN Conference, etc.)

Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Associate's degree or equivalent
Required Experience
Two years of full-time professional experience in a position demonstrating project coordination, effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds. Graphic design experience. One year of full-time professional experience working directly in a communications, marketing, event coordination, or public relations position. Higher education experience preferred, but not required.
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No