Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

11d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering (ISE) in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This role leads integrated marketing and communications for the ISE department, shaping how the unit communicates its strengths, priorities, and impact to key audiences. The coordinator works closely with leadership, faculty, and staff to translate academic, research, and organizational priorities into effective communications strategies and content. The position maintains a dotted-line relationship with the Grainger Engineering Office of Marketing and Communications, serving as a vital connection between the ISE and college-wide marketing and communications efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, business administration, digital media, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, content development, brand management, or a related professional area.
Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience.
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
Strong strategic and editorial judgment.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of AP Style.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret marketing and communications performance data.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) or more years of demonstrated professional experience in marketing and communications.
Experience developing and implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies and content across multiple channels.
Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience managing digital communications channels and using analytics to inform marketing and communications decisions.
Experience working in higher education, research, science, engineering, or another complex organization.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with ISE leadership and Grainger Engineering MarCom to develop and execute an annual integrated marketing and communications plan.
Apply marketing and communications expertise to recommend messaging, channels and approaches tailored to key audiences.
Develop a strong understanding of the ISE’s academic programs, research strengths, faculty expertise, student experience, and key audiences.
Serve as the unit-level partner for college-led marketing strategies.
Participate in Grainger Engineering MarCom planning, professional development, working groups and communities of practice.
Proactively identify and develop high-impact stories that elevate ISE faculty, students, staff, alumni, research, academic programs and accomplishments.
Build relationships with faculty and researchers; conduct interviews and background research; and translate scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling content.
Write and edit news and feature stories, research communications, leadership communications, presentations, talking points, and other strategic content.
Maintain a pipeline of ISE stories, research developments, and faculty expertise for broader college amplification.
Manage the ISE’s marketing and communications channels, including print, websites, email and e-newsletters, social media and other digital platforms.
Develop and execute marketing initiatives and audience engagement strategies.
Develop and coordinate marketing and promotional materials and digital initiatives.
Manage marketing and communications projects from planning through execution.
Monitor channel and campaign performance and use audience insights and analytics to improve reach and engagement.
Maintain awareness of emerging marketing, communications, digital and AI practices.
Hire, train, and supervise student workers as needed.