Communications, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

17h

About The Position

This position is located in Saint Mary’s County, MD. The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland regional higher education center seeks to hire a Communications, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator. The Coordinator will assist with communications strategies, tactics and deliverables to include: -Researching, writing and editing newsletter stories -Updating and maintaining the USMSM website -Managing USMSM social media accounts -Assisting with events and visitors/VIPs -Working with staff and external marketing contractor to develop recruiting and marketing material -Assisting exec director with PowerPoints and community messages -Other duties as assigned. In addition to duties supporting the USMSM, this individual will support messaging efforts with the Clark School of Engineering’s MATRIX lab (on site), and the University System of Maryland. Under direction of the Executive Director for USMSM, duties will be prioritized to best suit the needs of the Center. Physical Demands: -Almost all of the physical activity required for this position is office-based, primarily working with a computer.-Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.-At events, there is some need to do set up and take down of light materials such as literature, signs, etc.-Visual acuity to review materials, designs, publications, etc.-Ability to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings and other campus events.-Ability to communicate with internal and external constituents who have inquiries.-Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.-Ability to work adjustable hours as necessary – some weekends, early mornings, and late evenings will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of professional communications or marketing experience.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of communications and marketing.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Drupal website content management interface, website copywriting, Adobe Illustrator or -QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Business Content Manager or ACT! Database management software.
Good editorial, organization, leadership and management skills
Experience dealing with the media, and publishing production.
Newsletter creation (content planning through execution), email marketing strategy, social media analytics.

Responsibilities

Researching, writing and editing newsletter stories
Updating and maintaining the USMSM website
Managing USMSM social media accounts
Assisting with events and visitors/VIPs
Working with staff and external marketing contractor to develop recruiting and marketing material
Assisting exec director with PowerPoints and community messages
Other duties as assigned
Support messaging efforts with the Clark School of Engineering’s MATRIX lab (on site), and the University System of Maryland.