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Marketing Associate (Marketing and Social Media Manager) - Creative and Digital Services
Hiring Department: Creative and Digital Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1013900
Posting Close Date: 4/11/2023
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
UIC Creative & Digital Services:
UIC Creative & Digital Services (CDS) operates as a full-service agency offering creative services and marketing development strategies to elevate our clients' projects. CDS provides graphic design, printing services, photography and video production services, marketing development, and social media support. Planning an event? CDS will design and print the materials you need, digitally capture your event, and provide images for posting on social media.
For more information, visit creative.uic.edu
Description:
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with development and implementation of marketing plans for Student Affairs and other university departments; assists with determining most effective methods for marketing and communications activities for departments; and interfaces with members of university media and media-related departments.
- Develops and maintains social media presence on social networking sites; writes, edits, and manages all social media-related content for consistency across all platforms.
- Analyzes and reports on social media activity and makes recommendations.
- Assists with managing student staff projects.
- Assists with periodic marketing research; assists in the development, implementation and tracking of marketing and communications strategies and branding initiatives.
- Tracks and implements online marketing trends. Collects and reports on various marketing data to reveal insights and impact of efforts.
- Responsible for continued knowledge gathering on marketing, digital and social media, and related industries, as well as project management and direct customer interface support.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
- One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of professional experience working in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Salary : $47,600 - $60,300
