Coordinator of Marketing & Communications

Job Description Summary The Coordinator of Marketing and Communications is a key member of the Enrollment Management (EM) team, serving as part of the Marketing and Communications unit. EM comprises the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Student Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar. The Coordinator will primarily be responsible for managing all aspects of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) 's email marketing and social media portfolio, including strategy, design, content creation, distribution, and analysis. They will also assist with maintaining the OUA website. The Coordinator will work to strengthen and advance EM’s mission to support prospective students and their families with the college application and admission process. The Coordinator will work closely with the Events and Visitor Services unit to promote campus tours and open houses hosted by OUA. The ideal candidate will have the demonstrated ability to communicate complex processes in clear, plain language and will work to establish and maintain effective cross-functional collaboration with EM colleagues. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages, and other items, to walk short distances, and to drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Preferences: - Experience with email management and website content management software. - Familiarity with AP Style. - Experience working in higher education. - Knowledge of Craft or Drupal website content management systems. - Software efficiency with the Adobe suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Canva Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional communications or marketing experience. Other: 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 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. Additional Job Details Experience Preference: 2-3 years of professional communications or marketing experience. Required Application Materials: Cover Letter Resume List of References Posting Close Date: October 18, 2025 UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department SVPAAP-EM-Marketing & Communications Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range 57,400.00 - 65,000.00 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. 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