Pay Grade/Pay Range:  57 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 36,088.00 Midpoint - $ 52,686.40

Department/Organization: 800110 - Student Life Communications

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Limited Nights & Weekends

Job Summary: The Marketing Manager I is responsible for overseeing the marketing, public relations, event planning, fundraising, advertising and/or circulation responsibilities of a publication or program.

Additional Department Summary: The Marketing and Communications Manager participates in communications strategizing and execution to tell the story of Student Life as a part of the Student Life Communications and External Engagement team. Serves as the video lead on projects for over 20 departments within Student Life and for the office of the Vice President for Student Life. Works collaboratively with the divisional communications team on social media content creation and strategy, public relations, advertising and/or circulation responsibilities of a publication or program(s) for departments within the Division of Student Life. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional marketing, public relations, communications, or advertising experience; OR Master's degree.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in videography, including the Premier Pro or Adobe After Effects software to edit videos. Demonstrated ability with capturing and creating video content. Ability to use camera equipment to create high-quality videos utilizing proper microphones and lighting. Ability to work with others in a team environment. Excellent project management and time management skills. Excellent ability to write for diverse audiences and communication channels. Demonstrated ability to develop proactive communication plans within deadlines. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in promotional and design efforts. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Knowledge of accessibility standards for print and electronic medias.

Demonstrated commitment to expand multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through: demonstrating self awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with a diversity of people; fostering equity and inclusion. Ability to work independently and on a team.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. Experience supervising and managing interns and student workers. Experience promoting and managing communications for departments and programming related to Student Life. Experience in developing/managing communication campaigns. Experience in photography, videography, graphic design, print and electronic media.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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