What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Communications Manager, Eugene Graduate Programs position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
The Lundquist College of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest accreditation standard for business schools internationally. Lundquist offers both undergraduate and graduate level education in business on the University of Oregon’s main campus in Eugene, OR, as well as two graduate business degree programs in Portland, OR. Graduate programs in Eugene include a full-time MBA, Master of Science in Finance (MSF), and Master of Accounting (MAcc).
Position Summary
Do you have the drive to lead? Are you passionate about marketing, strategy, and innovation?
We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager for our Eugene-based graduate programs to work in partnership with the Admissions Office, the Director of Strategic Communications, and the communications team at the Lundquist College of Business.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications and the Director of Admissions, this role is a part of a comprehensive team that works on raising the profile of the Lundquist College of Business in Eugene and Portland. The primary focus of the Marketing and Communications Manager is serving the Eugene based MBA, MSF, and MAcc programs through the development, creation, and implementation of best-in-class marketing strategies. This role has primary responsibility for strategizing, managing, creating, producing, writing, editing, updating, maintaining, and monitoring advertising campaigns, websites, social media properties, and more. The secondary focus for this role is serving as the communications and marketing lead for advancing the overall reputation of the Lundquist College of Business.
Working with the college’s Office of Strategic Communications and key stakeholders, the position will coordinate and ensure an effective and integrated web, social, and marketing presence for Eugene based graduate programs and the Lundquist College of Business. The position executes these tasks in accordance with college’s and the university’s brand, identity, web, and style guidelines, showcasing the University of Oregon. The position plays a leadership role in advancing the college's marketing and communications by collaborating on joint communications and marketing strategies as well as other opportunities with other Lundquist graduate programs, departments, centers, and offices seeking to engage with the market. In this capacity, the position represents the interest of the college and serves as a spokesperson to engage prospective students; foster relationships with faculty, staff, current students, and strategic partners; and connect with college, university, and program alumni.
To be successful in the position, the incumbent must have an outstanding customer focus, strict attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, quality-oriented business environment. The Lundquist College of Business is dedicated to the success of our students from the time they think about joining one of the programs up to and including the time that they become alumni.
Minimum Requirements
- Three years of experience as a public relations representative for an organization which involved gathering information, writing and / or producing materials, presenting information to the public, handling public relations, preparing press releases, and interaction with the news media. At least one year of this experience must have involved participating in planning and administering an organization's public relations program.
- A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience but will not substitute for the one year of specialized experience.
Salary : $26 - $39
