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.
Job Summary
The UM-Flint School of Management is seeking a Communications Specialist with a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling. You will lead the development and implementation of marketing strategies, enhancing the visibility and reputation of our School. Your responsibilities will include collaborating and coordinating with multiple departments, faculty, alumni, and students to align marketing efforts and promote our diverse programs. You will utilize a range of media platforms to create engaging content, maintain communication channels, and manage marketing and communication projects. You will identify and develop compelling stories that showcase the achievements and promote initiatives within the School.
Currently, our work environment offers the best of both worlds with a hybrid model. You can expect an on-campus presence for three days each week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days.
This position will report to Director of Student Support Services.
Responsibilities*
Marketing Development
- Work with unit leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan to promote School of Management programs. Create and coordinate marketing content for multiple platforms (web, social media, print, advertising, billboards, video, news stories, commercials, CRM/TargetX, etc.) Maintain website, catalog, newsletters, faculty handbook, and School of Management social media accounts.
Marketing Communications
- Work with unit leadership to build relationships with community partners and alumni, facilitate information sessions, and make presentations to increase School of Management programs marketability and visibility. Coordinate the creation and distribution of internal and external marketing and communication materials. Serve on campus-wide and university-wide committees relative to position. Work with marketing colleagues across UMF units (academic and nonacademic) for School of Management events.
- Contribute to organization and facilitation of School of Management events. Provide support for both face-to-face and remote events. Produce quality photos and videos from School of Management. Debrief on School of Management events.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in communications, advertising, marketing, journalism or relevant field
- 3 or more years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or related field that is directly relevant to the job duties of this position
- Familiarity with relevant Social Media platforms, along with demonstrated knowledge of best practices in creating content
- Working knowledge of WordPress or other content management systems
- Experience creating visual content (photos, videos, etc.)
- Experience working with production professionals, including designers, printers, and various media
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
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.
