Marketing & Communications Strategist

Hiring Department

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to designing exceptional out-of-classroom experiences to help Mizzou students succeed on campus and after graduation. Our priorities are student success, emotional well-being, diversity and inclusion, and healthy organization. Our work stands on the pillars of trust, compassion, stability, hope and growth. Our Marketing & Communications team understands that accurate, actionable content is essential to student success. Student Affairs Marketing & Communications helps us reach Mizzou students with supportive messages so they can find their place on campus, overcome obstacles and thrive.

Job Description

We're the marketing and communication team of the Division of Student Affairs. You're a relationship management pro who's looking to join a mutually supportive team that builds creative solutions to meet our partners' marcom needs. Let's talk.

Do you geek out on working closely with clients to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies and plans? Cool, because we're all nerds like that.

Sometimes our work is routine and sometimes, honestly, you need to hold onto your hat. In either case, you will have opportunities to innovate and make recommendations for improvement. We're really into collaboration, so while this is not a graphic design or copywriting position, we will welcome your suggestions in those areas. Not a lot of ego here.

We don't care if you're an extrovert or an introvert. We'll make room for you just as you are. Relationships are paramount in this job, so do your best, assume the best in others, ask lots of questions, and bring your sense of humor.

While you won’t be supervising any employees, that doesn’t mean you won’t be leading your peers as we achieve goals together. This also allows you to grow and develop as a professional. Who knows what your future holds?

Oh, and we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us better.

Come work for us and craft your job around your passions.

Key Responsiblities:

• Build relationships with stakeholders in designated departments and members of the marketing communication team
  
  
• Meet with department contacts to identify program or project goals and assess marketing and communication needs
  
  
• Develop comprehensive marketing and communication plans to targeted audiences that will achieve goals while leading a small team from start to finish through all the tactics in the plan
  
  
• Lead creative teams to execute effective marketing and communication strategies
  
  
• Use project management system(s) to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
  
  
• Prioritize work to support university goals and initiatives
  
  
• Use excellent customer service skills to maintain proactive and effective communication with internal clients, supervisor and team members.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion Efforts:

Ensure communications represent the Mizzou community while connecting all audiences to the services and programs within Student Affairs.

Supervision Received:

Receives instruction, guidance, and/or direction from more senior level roles

Supervison Exercised:

May mentor others in completing communications duties

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range: $48,900-$62,000 annually, paid on a monthly basis

Grade: GGS 9E

University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Internal applicants can determine their university title by access the Talent Profile in myHR.

Shift

Office hours are traditionally 8:00-5:00, 40 hours per week. However, this position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occaisonally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of marketing and communication experience is preferred.
  
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication abilities (verbal and written).
  
  
• Experience coordinating complex projects and processes.
  
  
• Experience working in a team to develop creative assets and execute comprehensive marketing and communication plans.
  
  
• Experience using project management software to manage assignments, workflow, deadlines and communication.
  
  
• Knowledge of best practices, processes and resources required to execute marketing and communication plans across a variety of platforms: social media, web, print, email, display, etc.
  
  
• Passion for the Mizzou student experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within the communications function.
  
  
• Applies general knowledge of the organization and communications techniques developed through education and experiences.
  
  
• Earns trust and builds positive relationships with internal clients, coworkers, students, staff and administrators.
  
  
• Pays attention to details, analyzes systems and processes to identify efficiencies.
  
  
• Sees the bigger picture and aligns projects with institutional priorities..
  
  
• Enjoys and is productive working in a rapidly changing environment
  
  
• Seeks continuous improvement.
  
  
• Maintains flexibility and an unyielding positive attitude.
  
  

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

• EEO is the Law English Version
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