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GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Director, Programs and Marketing is to support communications efforts and programs that foster a thriving community of students, alumni, and faculty. This is a busy and multifaceted role that requires an enthusiastic self-starter. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects and deadlines, leverage digital marketing tools, track metrics, manage data (e.g. contact lists, etc.), create reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engagement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure.
2. Create and manage detailed project plans for programs to ensure on-time, effective, and meaningful experiences for volunteers and attendees.
3. Develop, manage, and steward effective third-party vendor relationships that are vital for implementing successful programs.
4. Collaborate with marketing and programs team members to uphold the center's visual identity, branding, and messaging.
5. Work with peers to ensure consistent messaging about Booth marketing for all partners.
6. Manage a variety of data points, including but not limited to program metrics, contact lists, and more.
7. Employ design skills and tools such as Canva to create visually appealing marketing materials.
8. Manage email calendar. Track send dates, draft copy, design, and deploy 100+ emails per year.
9. Coordinate and execute event-related messaging and promotions to create effective marketing engagement that drives event attendance.
10. Compile content, create, and distribute monthly newsletter, using Marketo.
11. Perform other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

1. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
2. 2+ years’ experience with project coordination and/or project management preferred.
3. 2+ years’ experience in communications, writing, and marketing (or similar roles) preferred.
4. Experience writing for business and/or nonprofit audiences preferred.
5. Experience and understanding of database management, reporting, and basic data analyses preferred.
6. Higher education experience preferred.
7. Experience in copywriting and editing preferred.
8. Experience and working knowledge of a variety of media, including social media, print, and web communications.
9. Experience with website management and familiarity with content management systems, alongside marketing tools such as Marketo and Sitecore preferred.
10. Ability and willingness to work quickly and juggle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously with the utmost attention to detail and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
11. Ability to travel between Hyde Park and downtown Chicago required.
12. Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion.