Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator within the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) in the Grainger Engineering suite. The role supports outreach through print and digital content, data reporting, and channel management.

The coordinator will collaborate with CEE, Grainger Engineering's OMC, and ICT leadership to advance research priorities and brand consistency, coordinating calendars, content, and campaigns across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, business administration, digital media, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, content development, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread clear, accurate, and engaging technical articles and features highlighting ICT research impact.
• Conduct interviews with principal investigators and sponsors to identify technical content and develop narratives.
• Translate goals into coordinated content production across channels and ensure on-time, on-brand deliverables.
• Create and manage ICT communications channels including websites, e-newsletters, social media, and promotional materials.
• Develop content calendars and production deadlines aligned with priorities.
• Coordinate print and digital collateral from intake to distribution and ensure brand alignment.
• Provide quality assurance on materials for AP Style compliance and alignment with Grainger Engineering and UIUC brand.

Skills

Strong written communication

AP Style knowledge

Content creation

Public relations

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Content management systems

Web analytics

Job description

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Illinois Center for Transportation

Civil & Environmental Engineering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Position is located in Rantoul, IL

The Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT), within the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at The Grainger College of Engineering, seeks applicants for the position of Marketing and Communications Coordinator. The coordinator manages the Center's communications channels and supports outreach initiatives through print and digital content development, data analysis, and reporting. The position collaborates with CEE and the college's Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) to support shared research priorities, brand, and reputation strategies.

ICT is located in Rantoul, Illinois, on the former Chanute Air Force Base and the future site of the 238+ acre Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT). The Center is advancing transportation research in the rapidly growing field of smart mobility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Write,edit,andproofreadclear,accurate,andengagingtechnicalarticles,researchnewsstories,features, and profiles that highlight key findings and convey the impact of ICT's transportation research and its contributions to CEE and Grainger Engineering research.
• Use independent research skills and conduct interviews with principal investigators, researchers, and sponsoringagencyrepresentativestoidentifytechnicalcontent,gatherinformation,anddevelopresearch narratives.
• ExecuteagainstestablishedcommunicationsprioritiesforICT,translatinggoalsintocoordinatedcontent production across channels and ensuring deliverables are completed on time and on brand.
• Create timely, relevant content and manage ICT communications channels, including, but not limited to, websites,intranet,trainingdatabases,email,e-newsletters,socialmediaplatforms,digitaladvertising,print publications, promotional materials, and talking points. Coordinate with the department IT unit as appropriate.
• DevelopandmanagecontentcalendarsforICTchannels,coordinatingstorytimelines,postscheduling,and production deadlines to ensure content is planned in advance and consistently aligned with department and college priorities and communications goals.
• CoordinatethefulllifecycleofprintanddigitalcollateralforICT,fromintakeandcontentdevelopment through creative review, production, and distribution.
• ProvidequalityassuranceonallmaterialsproducedforICT,ensuringaccuracy,APStylecompliance,and full alignment with Grainger Engineering and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign brand and messaging standards before publication or distribution.

Training Development and Outreach Support

• Develop and maintain digital training courses and materials for multi-functional areas, including interactive content, graphics, video, audio, assessments, and other learning resources.
• Assist with ICT events, webinars, conferences, training activities, and other outreach initiatives, including development of presentations and promotional materials.

Strategy and Planning

• Help coordinate annual communications planning and priority setting for ICT with center leadership and the Technical Communications Manager, establishing a clear roadmap of content priorities, campaigns, and channel activities for the year.
• Serve as ICT's communications liaison and partner to CEE and Grainger Engineering's OMC, coordinating priorities, sharing content opportunities, and connecting the Center's communications efforts with department and college initiatives.
• Participate in Grainger Engineering OMC planning, professional development, working groups, and communities of practice to foster collaboration, alignment, and shared learning across the college's marketing and communications community.

Tracking & Reporting

• Develop, track and report on marketing performance across all channels, compiling data and presenting insights to ICT leadership regularly.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program, training, and survey data; develop reports, charts, dashboards, and visual summaries to communicate results and trends.
• Maintain reporting tools that support ICT marketing decision-making and communicate campaign effectiveness to key stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic reviews of marketing activity to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and surface recommendations that improve how the team prioritizes and executes work.

Other Duties

• Assume additional duties related to marketing and communications to further the mission of ICT, CEE, and Grainger Engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, business administration, digital media, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, content development, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in communications, marketing,orarelatedfield,withatrackrecordofproducingcontentandmanaging channel activity across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing for a range of formats and audiences,includingnewsstories,features,socialmedia,email,andwebcontent.
• Demonstratedexperiencewritingaboutengineering,computingorSTEMresearch topics or an ability to quickly develop fluency in technical subject matter.
• Demonstratedexperienceusingperformance dataoranalyticstoevaluate content and channel effectiveness and inform decisions.
• Experience with creating learning and development tools, content management systems, aswellassoftwareprograms(suchasinDesign,Photoshop,andAdobeIllustrator).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written communication skills, including mastery of grammar, AP Style and the ability to produce error-free, compelling content across a range of formats and audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with faculty, staff, leadership, and external partners across organizational levels.
• Ability to translate complex, technical, or specialized subject matter into clear, compelling narratives for broad audiences.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and apply insights to continuously improve outreach and marketing performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work style with the ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships across a matrixed organization.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time Civil Service Marketing Associate position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Fully On-Site - This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1038956

Job Category: Professional and Administrative

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu