How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

As a Publicity and Event Coordinator in Philosophy, your role is central to advancing the department's outreach and educational mission.

You will create and maintain a vibrant social media presence and engage diverse audiences. You will collaborate closely with key department personnel to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality branding materials across multiple media channels while also managing publicity and event budgets for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

You will plan and support a dynamic calendar of academic events, such as lectures and conferences, along with general oversight of student staff to support the Department's dynamic, scholarly environment.

You will report to the Chief Administrator.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Who We Are

About the Department of Philosophy - Michigan has ranked among the top five philosophy doctoral programs nationally and top six departments internationally in assessments spanning five decades, with strengths in all the main areas of philosophy - ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language and mind, philosophy of science, and aesthetics - and in the history of Western philosophy, from antiquity to the present.

Responsibilities*

What will you be responsible for?

Publicity (50%)

• Develop, create, and maintain a robust social media presence aimed at engaging students, faculty, and the broader community.
• Work closely with faculty and staff to design and disseminate high-quality branding materials for multiple media channels.
• Create and oversee marketing and event budgets with a view to cost-efficiency and high impact
• Spearhead alumni engagement and create communications to foster exceptional donor relations.
• Produce and circulate the Philosophy Department's annual newsletter, ensuring timely and informative updates.

Events (40%)

• Facilitate support for faculty and graduate students in planning and executing lectures, conferences, and other significant events.
• Provide comprehensive event coordination, including travel arrangements, venue booking, catering services, and technological requirements.

Supervision and General Office Support (10%)

• Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of student office assistants, ensuring operational efficiency and quality support.
• Manage the reception area with a focus on professionalism and departmental phone line communications.
• Order office and event supplies

What skills will you use?

• You'll use project management expertise to adhere to timelines and ensure successful events
• You'll cultivate relationships with all stakeholders to drive engagement.
• You'll become accomplished in stewarding resources and implementing operational improvements
• You'll use graphic design skills, social media expertise and knowledge of marketing best practices to engage stakeholders
• You'll interpret University policies to provide excellent customer service
• You'll collaborate with faculty, students, and staff
• You'll use mentoring and coaching skills to supervise student temporary employees

Required Qualifications*

• A minimum of four years of experience in administrative roles demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficiency with a broad range of social media platforms, including but not limited to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Proven graphic design abilities and expert-level skills with Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Advanced proficiency in coordinating and supporting Zoom meetings and webinars, including the capability to produce recordings of superior quality.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to execute project work as well as engage effectively within a team environment, fostering a culture based on respect and collaboration.
• Availability for a flexible schedule to accommodate the occasional need for evening and weekend events.
• A demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion within professional settings.
• The ability to maneuver materials up to 25 pounds, including moving to heights of 3-4 feet and placing them on various surfaces such as tables and carts.

Desired Qualifications*

• Demonstrated experience planning events including budget oversight and publicity
• Outstanding writing and speaking abilities suited to engage with scholarly research discourse.
• Competence in assessing operational success and executing strategic modifications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu / lsa / dei .

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu / strategicvision .

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.

Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.

This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO / AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

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Last updated : 2024-06-22