Marketing & Communications Coordinator — Higher Education

Drake University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is seeking a marketing and communications coordinator to join our team. This full-time, 12-month position partners in developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies across a variety of channels to support the Zimpleman College of Business.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience and a creative and collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience and a strong writing background, with a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field and/or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common marketing platforms, including email marketing and website content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish articles for the news section of the website to promote programs and highlight faculty, staff, and student work and achievements.
• Lead the development of program-specific marketing and communications, including communications related to the School of Accounting and School of Actuarial Science and Risk Management.
• Serve as project manager on all marketing and communications-related work for Zimpleman, working alongside partners in University Communications and Marketing (UCM) as necessary.
• Serve as the point person for updates to the Zimpleman College of Business portion of drake.edu, partnering with UCM where necessary.
• Lead production of the quarterly alumni newsletter (Lead) and annual magazine (Edge), including sourcing and drafting content.
• Develop a content plan and supporting creative assets for Zimpleman social media channels that support the brand and messaging priorities. Provide quarterly metrics reports.
• Develop and manage a media/photo library for the College.
• Capture photography of Zimpleman-hosted and related events; work with UCM to secure student photographers or professional photographers when support is needed, or high-caliber photography is required.
• Serve as last approver on all print projects.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Collaboration

Deadline-driven

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email marketing platforms

CMS

Job description

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is seeking a marketing and communications coordinator to join our team. This full-time, 12-month position partners in developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies across a variety of channels to support the Zimpleman College of Business.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience and a creative and collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience and a strong writing background, with a proven