COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 29, 2022
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Salary:
Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Multimedia Designer will develop, support, and coordinate the communication and outreach plan and activities of two academic departments, including website design, digital advertising, social media, event promotion, and annual newsletters. This position is responsible for collaborating in content creation and website design with faculty, staff, and students to draft energetic and creative copy and striking visual imagery for email, web, and print. The position will also entail additional administrative support for departmental facilities and public spaces, purchasing and maintaining a small supply inventory, and regular participation in departmental meetings.
Responsibilities:
Designs and develops multimedia solutions and materials in collaboration with other content creators, adhering to project timelines and developing and posting content for a specified unit in support of visually and contextually communicating messages aligned with unit strategy.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Associate's Degree
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, digital design, or related field is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Training or experience with web technology and web content management systems, graphic design principles and software, social media platforms, and e-communication management tools is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and ability to answer questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public in a professional manner is required.
- Demonstrated team skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. Ability to exercise independent judgment to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees is required.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, set priorities, and coordinate various internal and external communication channels and multiple projects at a time is required.
- Prior experience in communications/marketing or direct academic training in communications is preferred.
- Previous experience using WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Past experience developing and writing web content in academic settings is preferred.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Work schedule details will be discussed with the supervisor at time of offer.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
A period of evaluation will be required, and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, a cover letter, and a single document with contact information for three references (one of which should be your current or most recent supervisor). Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
William Bach
wbach@wisc.edu
608-262-2041
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Multimedia Designer(CM018)
Department(s):
A481700-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CLASSIC&ANCIENT NR EAST ST
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
260680-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jun 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 20 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Multimedia Designer will develop, support, and coordinate the communication and outreach plan and activities of two academic departments, including website design, digital advertising, social media, event promotion, and annual newsletters. This position is responsible for collaborating in content creation and website design with faculty, staff, and students to draft energetic and creative copy and striking visual imagery for email, web, and print. The position will also entail additional administrative support for departmental facilities and public spaces, purchasing and maintaining a small supply inventory, and regular participation in departmental meetings.
Responsibilities:
Designs and develops multimedia solutions and materials in collaboration with other content creators, adhering to project timelines and developing and posting content for a specified unit in support of visually and contextually communicating messages aligned with unit strategy.
- 5% Conceptualizes, plans, designs, and executes multimedia solutions for a specific work unit that may be used through various platforms in collaboration with stakeholders and other content creation staff
- 10% Contributes to the development of communication, event, and marketing materials to fit into the overall strategy of the work unit
- 5% Tracks and manages timelines and deliverables related to communication projects
- 45% Directs operational activities for multiple communication platforms and posts content within a work unit that may include websites, social media, written/illustrative communications, and online tools
- 10% Develops communication, event, and marketing strategies and materials to align with the overall work unit strategic initiative
- 5% Develops and facilitates trainings for staff and customers regarding technology options and best practices
- 5% Manage and track keys for departmental offices assignments. Maintain department display cases and public facing promotional space.
- 10% Responsible for purchasing departmental supplies and maintaining inventory using ShopUW+ and the UW Purchasing Card program.
- 5% Provide administrative support to Department Administrator and Chair and attend and serve on department committees/meetings.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Associate's Degree
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, digital design, or related field is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Training or experience with web technology and web content management systems, graphic design principles and software, social media platforms, and e-communication management tools is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and ability to answer questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public in a professional manner is required.
- Demonstrated team skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. Ability to exercise independent judgment to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees is required.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, set priorities, and coordinate various internal and external communication channels and multiple projects at a time is required.
- Prior experience in communications/marketing or direct academic training in communications is preferred.
- Previous experience using WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Past experience developing and writing web content in academic settings is preferred.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Work schedule details will be discussed with the supervisor at time of offer.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
A period of evaluation will be required, and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, a cover letter, and a single document with contact information for three references (one of which should be your current or most recent supervisor). Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
William Bach
wbach@wisc.edu
608-262-2041
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Multimedia Designer(CM018)
Department(s):
A481700-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CLASSIC&ANCIENT NR EAST ST
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
260680-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jun 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 20 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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