Marketing and Communications Coordinator-Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Posting Number: req21066
Department: Aerospace & Mechanical Engr
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The UArizona Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (AME) is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator. The incumbent in this position will work with AME staff and faculty to develop and coordinate various marketing and communications initiatives, including curating website content, creating social media content, and developing materials and campaigns (print and digital) for student recruitment and alumni outreach. This position works closely and liaises with the College of Engineering Marketing and Communications team.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the department's content marketing plan to engage with core constituencies and primary audiences as well as strengthen brand awareness.
- Work with AME and College faculty and staff to produce written, visual and video content for the AME website, social media, and other marketing materials and venues.
- Manage AME social media accounts.
- Ensure published information is relevant, compelling, accurate and consistent.
- Coordinate all marketing activities (including advertising, promotions, publications, websites, social media, email and direct mail campaigns, etc.). Execute marketing campaigns and events to accomplish set goals or outcomes for AME.
- Develop and maintain communications processes and protocols and associated documentation for use by team and internal stakeholders. Advise faculty and staff for compliance with marketing and branding guidelines.
- Maintain records of all marketing and communications activities.
- Collect and analyze data on the effectiveness of AME marketing campaigns to inform strategy.
- Assist in identifying positive publicity opportunities through appropriate channels, i.e., UA Communications, College of Engineering MarCom, ASEE First Bell, The Daily Wildcat, Arizona Daily Star, Tech Launch Arizona, etc.
- Identify/manage/coordinate consultants and freelancers as needed for complementary and supplementary job functions such as photography, videography, graphic design, copy writing and editing.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Skilled in professional communications writing, editing and proofreading, including with SEO and AP styles
- Ability to use data and metrics to inform marketing and communications strategies
- Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, etc.
- Knowledge of email marketing platforms, constituent relationship management technology, survey tools, and social media management solutions
- Ability to plan, establish priorities, and managing multiple projects
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, communications, or related field; or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Experience with the business application of social media platforms and advertising, including Facebook.
- Experience with graphic design software, e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.00
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
7
Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Marketing
Job Function
Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Alex Craig | sacraig@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents with your application:- One writing sample
- One marketing sample
- One example of a communication or marketing decision informed by data or metrics. Your example of a data- or metric- informed decision can be an explanation that accompanies a writing or marketing sample. It is strongly encouraged that submitted portfolios demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
