Digital Marketing Specialist – Mercy College

Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to support mission-driven marketing for higher education programs. The role focuses on website updates, social media, blogs, e-newsletters, and digital strategy with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in marketing/communications, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong writing, editing, and SEO/web analytics skills. This is a part-time, on-site position in Ohio with competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
• 1-3 years of recent marketing and communications experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong writing, editing and content development skills.

Aufgaben

• Maintains and updates content for public-facing websites aligned with brand guidelines.
• Creates social media content and coordinates with cross-functional units.
• Develops blogs and e-newsletters; supports digital strategy and alumni communications.
• Collaborates with alumni relations to engage alumni as partners and advocates.
• Plans PR efforts to enhance reputation and supports media outreach.
• Monitors outcomes and measures digital tool effectiveness across platforms.

Kenntnisse

Content management

Social media strategy

Web analytics

SEO knowledge

Adobe suite

Writing & editing

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Communications/Marketing/PR

Tools

CMS platforms

Web analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

This is a part time position, 20 hours per week.

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position The Digital Marketing Specialist supports strategic marketing initiatives that serves mission-driven needs for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This role manages day to day website maintenance; creates social media content and coordination with cross-functional units, writes and edits blogs and e-newsletters, consults on digital strategy and develops alumni communications. This role creates, shares and manages timely, informative, and engaging content that clearly communicates the commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in health care. Under the supervision of the director, the Digital Marketing Specialist works on both technical and creative content to support all facets of the HEIs mission.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains, develops and updates content for the HEIs public-facing websites. Ensures all website content remains consistent with BSMH brand and style guidelines and is optimized for the user experience.
• Serves as the social media specialist to create, share and leverage story reach via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and other platforms as part of a robust social media strategy.
• Participates in communications and story content planning with the director to support academic program marketing; diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; student recruitment, success and retention; internal communications; faculty research and recognition; and alumni engagement.
• Collaborates with the alumni relations and development staff to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward our alumni as partners, advocates, and investors. Achieves alumni engagement goals by building relationships with and developing content for alumni that will enhance the future of the HEIs.
• Proactively plans and implements PR efforts to enhance the HEIs reputation by collaborating with leadership to initiate meetings with faculty and staff members for proactive placement in national and local traditional and nontraditional news outlets.
• Develops and manages production of e-newsletters and supports emerging digital communications; collaborates with staff and faculty to generate content ideas; schedule and conduct interviews; recommends photography, videography and art as required; edit stories.
• Partners with marketing team, faculty/staff and others on design and content of electronic and web-based publications to maximize impact.
• Develops and implements strategies to promote the image of the HEIs and/or programs by using market research data to determine the most effective techniques and approaches for reaching target audiences.
• Assists the director with writing, editing, marketing initiatives and strategic communications initiatives.
• Monitors outcomes and measures effectiveness of digital tools across platforms.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related degree (required)

Work Experience

Minimum 1-3 years recent experience marketing and communications (in higher education, preferred)

Training

None

Skills

• Computer systems related to higher education
• Demonstrate technical skill with student information systems/databases
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with guests
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Knowledge of website management tools, web analytics and SEO.
• Proficiency with web content management systems.
• Knowledge of general practices, methods and procedures related to social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles are essential.
• Working knowledge of AP Style as preferred editorial style.
• Knowledge of Adobe platforms and demonstrated design and graphics experience.

Photography Or Video Editing Skills, And Desktop Publishing Experience.

Prior experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations.

As a Mercy College of Ohio associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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