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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.

Responsibility Area:

Develop and coordinate general marketing needs of the office

Duties:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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 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

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

No

Drug Screen

No