Messaging and Content Coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences

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This position provides general administrative support for a dynamic array of academic programs with a focus on expanding and enriching the College’s marketing impact and engagement with key audiences and stakeholders of the College. While reporting to the dean and working as part of a coordinated support team for the dean and department chairs, the Messaging and Content Coordinator will also work in close coordination with the UWRF University Marketing and Communications (UMC) team and CAS Departments to support a wide variety of communication, messaging, and content needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide cross-functional support as part of an administrative team in CAS:

• Work closely with unit leaders and the dean’s office to understand key audiences of the programs and people in the College, and to coordinate CAS messaging and communications efforts.

• Assist the Guest Contracts Coordinator and the Engagement Coordinator in organizing and promoting events.

• Supervise student workers as needed.

Enhance the visibility and impact of messaging and communication efforts in CAS:

• Work with the Engagement Coordinator and CAS Departments to coordinate high-impact CAS programs and events that engage specific audiences, such as prospective students, alumni, donors, and the greater community.

• Periodically review and refresh the College’s web pages, ensuring accurate and engaging information.

• Capture high-quality content/assets (e.g. images, video, testimonials), and collaborate with UMC, to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach efforts with compelling visual materials that are appropriately aligned with institutional brand standards.

• Manage and maintain the College of Arts and Sciences social media platforms by creating CAS related/supporting content, in alignment with UWRF institutional standards and policies.

• Develop and update digital and print media (promotional materials, etc.) in collaboration with UMC and CAS Departments.

• Ensure appropriate internal and external promotion of the wide-ranging events and engagement opportunities in CAS for internal and external audiences/stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the Engagement Coordinator and the Guest Contracts Coordinator to provide staff presence at events as appropriate.

• Maintain faculty and staff directories by department/program.

• Update and manage the digital signage for CAS (RiseVision).

• Assist departments as needed with technical questions or training related to social media.

• Collaborate with UMC and the Campus Communicators Group on sharing CAS-related news/projects.

• Work with the UMC Public Relations Specialist and other units as appropriate to develop and distribute CAS-related news.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and groups, provides organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums

• Prepares and audits complex records, edits documents, and reviews work done by others

Department: College of Arts & Sciences

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with graphic design, web editing, social media, video storytelling, and/or related creative work

• Ability to use a digital camera to capture high quality images/video

• Demonstrated outstanding organizational and time management skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and/or design programs such as Canva

• Experience with photo and video archiving databases, such as PhotoShelter

• Experience maintaining web pages, ideally in Drupal CMS

• Experience working in an educational environment

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing communications or a related field

Required Education: Associate’s degree or higher

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

• Examples of past work that showcase messaging and content experience across multiple platforms. Examples can include writing samples; portfolio; e-portfolio, and/or website link.

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before November 3, 202 5.

A six -month probationary period is required.

Normal hours are 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This role may have some limited evening and weekend hours, requiring adjustment to the normal hours.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Contact Information:

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Karl Peterson

Dean of College of Arts and Sciences and Search Chair

karl.peterson@uwrf.edu

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu ; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX .

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.