Communications Coordinator, Herbert College of Agriculture: UTK

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a communications/marketing professional to craft visual and written materials for prospective students. You will collaborate with the dean’s office and three departments, manage digital content, and deliver newsletters while promoting the Herbert College of Agriculture’s programs.

Required: Bachelor’s in communications-related field and 2 years’ experience; strong verbal/written skills; familiarity with social platforms and MS Office; plus design, photo,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in a related setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of multiple social media platforms; proficient in Microsoft Office; design, photography, and videography.

Responsabilidades

• Develop social media and creative content.
• Manage website content.
• Produce newsletters.
• Represent the College externally.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Social media platforms

MS Office

Design

Photography

Videography

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

This role requires a strong understanding of visual and written communication, brand identity, and marketing strategy geared toward prospective students. Collaboration and project management are critical skills for this position, as they will be working under the College dean’s office while providing services to three different academic departments.

Responsibilities

• Social Media and Creative Content Development
• Website content management
• Newsletter production
• Act as a representative for the College

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or similar degree.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in a related setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of multiple social media platforms; proficient in Microsoft office suite products; proven abilities in design, photography, and videography;

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in a communications and marketing setting. Experience leading multimedia communications at an institution of higher education, government agency, or company.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Competence using various photography and design software, knowledge of higher education landscape.

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

Compensation And Benefits

• UT market range: 08
• Anticipated hiring range: $48k to $52k
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The College/Department/Division

Herbert College of Agriculture has the benefit of being affiliated with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, which is particularly devoted to the University’s land grant mission through its AgResearch and UT Extension units, both of which provide historically strong links with businesses in and out of the state. Herbert has approximately 1,800 undergraduate students enrolled in 10 majors across seven academic departments and one school, plus nearly 300 graduate students enrolled across seven academic departments and one school.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.