Marketing Operations Senior Coordinator

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Marketing Operations Senior Coordinator in Chicago to support the marketing department's daily operations. This role requires coordinating new hire onboarding, maintaining the marketing intranet, and supporting various initiatives.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of marketing experience and a Bachelor's degree. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. The target salary for this role is between $60,000 and $80,000.

Qualifications

• At least three years of marketing-related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management and operation of the marketing department.
• Coordinate marketing team onboarding for new hires.
• Assist in producing reports summarizing department activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent writing and proofreading skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university

Tools

Learning management systems

Customer relationship management systems

Design tools for formatting visuals

Job description

The Marketing Operations Senior Coordinator reports to the Marketing Analytics and Operations Senior Manager and works closely with the Marketing Analytics and Operations Senior Director and the Chief Marketing Officers to support the day‑to‑day management and operation of the marketing department. The Marketing Operations Senior Coordinator will support a wide variety of activities, including coordinating marketing team onboarding for new hires, maintenance of marketing intranet materials, coordinating the marketing mentoring program, preparation of reports, and production of presentations required by the marketing management team.

The Marketing Operations Senior Coordinator works closely with marketing, learning and development, and finance personnel to foster an environment that drives operational excellence. It is essential that the coordinator is detail oriented, collaborative, and willing to learn.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Marketing Analytics and Operations Senior Manager to maintain the department’s onboarding program by coordinating with key resources within Marketing and Learning & Development to ensure marketing staff are trained as they join the team and/or change positions. This includes:
• Working proficiently in Sidley’s learning management system; adding or editing learning objects, canceling sessions where appropriate, generating reports, registering new hires in live events, and general troubleshooting
• Updating resource materials, including process documentation and course materials to ensure content is accurate and up to date
• Communicating with new hires and hiring managers the role‑based onboarding schedules and transcripts using the pre‑defined marketing onboarding curriculums
• Coordinate membership and/or participation in professional associations such as the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) and related activities.
• Support activities related to various department initiatives and protocols, including updates and maintenance to Frequently Asked Questions documents, training programs and projects that ensure effective governance, process improvement, and operational efficiencies.
• Draft and input content into the firm’s intranet content management system, including routine updates to the department’s resource page and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to ensure materials are up to date.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Analytics and Operations Senior Manager and Procurement in the review of marketing contracts by leveraging past contracts and keeping track of deadlines.
• Maintain department staff documentation including the organizational chart and department email distribution lists.
• Assist with monthly department video conferences, including coordination with the Chief Marketing Officers and department leaders to manage logistics.
• Assist in producing a variety of reports summarizing department activities, including graphs and visual presentations for internal teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• At least three years of marketing‑related experience
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines on time
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Preferred

• Legal marketing, professional services, or marketing operations specific experience
• Proficiency with software applications, including learning management or customer relationship systems, and design tools for formatting graphs or other visuals

Other Skills And Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

The Target Salary Range For This Role Is

$60,000 - $80,000 if located in Illinois

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.