Communications & Marketing Coordinator

umd

Waysons Corner (MD)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 70,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support communications strategies, newsletters, website management, social media, events, and materials development. The role collaborates with MATRIX lab and the broader USMSM/UMD messaging teams, reporting under the Executive Director.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional administrative experience; occasional extended hours and weekend work are possible.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

Research, write, and edit newsletter stories.
Update and maintain the USMSM website.
Manage USMSM social media accounts.
Assist with events and visitors/VIPs.
Collaborate with staff and external marketing contractor on recruiting and marketing materials.
Assist executive director with PowerPoints and community messages.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization skills

Customer service

Confidential information handling

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Office

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Drupal CMS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

ACT! Database

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position is located in Saint Mary’s County, MD. The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland regional higher education center seeks to hire a Communications Coordinator. The Coordinator will assist with communications strategies, tactics, and deliverables to include:

Researching, writing, and editing newsletter stories
Updating and maintaining the USMSM website
Managing USMSM social media accounts
Assisting with events and visitors/VIPs
Working with staff and external marketing contractor to develop recruiting and marketing material
Assisting exec director with PowerPoints and community messages
Other duties as assigned

In addition to duties supporting the USMSM, this individual will support messaging efforts with the Clark School of Engineering’s MATRIX lab (on site), and the University System of Maryland. Under direction of the Executive Director for USMSM, duties will be prioritized to best suit the needs of the Center.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References (no emails sent from the system)

Posting Close Date: March 21st, 2025

Physical Demands:

Almost all of the physical activity required for this position is office-based, primarily working with a computer.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
At events, there is some need to do set up and take down of light materials such as literature, signs, etc.
Visual acuity to review materials, designs, publications, etc.
Ability to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings and other campus events.
Ability to communicate with internal and external constituents who have inquiries.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to work adjustable hours as necessary – some weekends, early mornings, and late evenings will be required.

Preferences:

Knowledge of Drupal website content management interface,
website copywriting, Adobe Illustrator or -QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Acrobat
Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Business Content Manager
orACT! Database management software.
Good editorial, organization, leadership and management skills
Experience dealing with the media, and publishing production.
Newsletter creation (content planning through execution), email
marketing strategy, social media analytics.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Department

SVPAAP-University System of MD at Southern Maryland

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$56,000-$70,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affrightive Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.

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