Marketing and Communications Specialist I

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department:19020000 - EG-MECHANICAL / AEROSPACE ENG

Classification Title:

Marketing and Comm Spec I
Job Description:

Incumbent is chiefly responsible for launching, implementing and monitoring of the department’s comprehensive communication efforts from concept to results analysis, in the following aspects:

  • Identifying and determining the most effective communication channels across a cadre of constituents, including alumni and friends, industry, federal and state agencies, faculty and students, parents, general and trade press.
  • Developing and producing visually compelling, and engaging channel-appropriate content that resonates with target audiences. This includes designing graphics and visuals for online platforms (department website, social media).
  • Content creation and designing for digital (HTML newsletters, e-announcements, magazines, event e-blasts, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Designing Print Collateral such as postcards, brochures, flyers, magazines, and newsletters.
  • Additionally, photographically documenting research activities, personnel, and events for future publications and stories.

Coordinating large-scale environmental, outdoor, and indoor signage through collaboration with appropriate individuals. Designing and producing branded materials for special events, merchandising, and stationary.

Create various announcements on publications, awards, and honors achieved by faculty, staff and students of the department.    

Develop and implement a strong marketing campaign for the department with impactful promotional materials to enhance the department’s presence and reputation.

Incumbent will assist in developing and/or recommending policy and procedures as they relate to marketing and communications for the department.

Other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:

$53,000 - $60,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communications skills; orally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to plan and implement projects in the area of digital visual and print media and social networking sites.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Must be extremely dedicated to attention to detail.

Must exercise professionalism; represent the school and college in a professional manner.

Knowledge of appropriate hardware/software required.

Knowledge of design principles, graphic creation/manipulation, and webpage design.

Committed to continual education on industry trends, expectations and best practices.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with peers, must foster a team environment.

Ability to function under highly stressful circumstances.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as hybrid remote work locations and/or schedules that fall outside of a unit’s usual working hours. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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