Incumbent is chiefly responsible for launching, implementing and monitoring of the department’s overall communication efforts from conception to result monitoring, in the following aspects:
Write and/or edit various announcements on the various publications, awards, and honors achieved by faculty, staff and students of the department.
Foster a strong marketing campaign for the department that may include attending conferences, creation of promotional materials and department magazines, to enhance the programs and mission of the department.
Incumbent will assist in developing and/or recommending policy and procedures as they relate to marketing and communications for the department. The incumbent is expected to contribute significantly to the strategic marketing and branding initiative of the department by working closely with the chosen consultant in developing, implementing, and monitoring of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) Research/Education brand across multiple media platforms. Recommendations to the Chair and faculty and in some cases the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s MARCOM regarding content, form, style of Web site design and structure; diverse publications, public relations, and advertising campaigns, etc. These productions have a dramatic impact on the department and College’s academic and research programs. Ensures current policies are maintained and, where needed, develops new policies and procedures in association with the Department Chair.
Other duties as assigned.
$52,000 – $59,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
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.
In order to be considered for this position, applicant must upload a cover letter and resume with 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.