Marketing and Communication Coordinator
University of Denver

Job Info

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Department Summary

The Morgridge College of Education (MCE, the College) at the University of Denver is accepting applications for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This position is part-time, non-benefited, working an average of 20 hours per week. MCE is a graduate professional school dedicated to creating positive change by unleashing the power of learning. The College infuses social justice, diversity and inclusion across its advanced degrees in higher education, teacher preparation, education leadership and public policy, early childhood special education, counseling psychology, quantitative research methods, and library information science. MCE is an inclusive community valuing diversity and equity.

Position Summary

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator supports the Morgridge College of Education Office of Enrollment and Marketing. The Coordinator will author marketing content, collaborate on campaigns, and participate in the management of MCE digital communications. This includes efforts on social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and the MCE website, student outreach, and event promotion. The position works directly with the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications.

Essential Functions

• Collaboratively plan/schedule social media and communications efforts
• Create content and collateral for digital communications platforms, including social channels
• Provide support for recruitment and marketing outreach efforts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of popular social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
• Organized and self-motivated

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills including knowledge of grammar and punctuation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Office 365
• Experience authoring professional content for social media platforms
• 1+ years experience in a similar role or a recent relevant OR a relevant certificate or degree and 6+ months in a similar role
• Experience working with diverse communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in the K-12/higher education or non-profit sectors
• Experience with analytics (Google, Facebook, etc.)
• Experience with Canvas, Adobe, or other asset creation platforms
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines
• Experience with Drupal
• Familiarity with both Windows and macOS environments

Working Environment

• Standard office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit at a desk and in front of a computer for an extended period of time
• Occasionally required to move about the office or campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates' sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

1-3 brief professional writing samples and/or social media campaign samples

1 page brief description of experience working with diverse communities

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: March 21, 2023
Applications close:

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