Marketing Coordinator

Position Information:

Description

The Division of Marketing & Communications has a full-time, benefited position opening for a Marketing Coordinator. Join the chief promotion division of the University of North Dakota and serve as a key part of UND's team that focuses on the marketing and creative activities related to recruitment, retention, and brand.

The purpose of the Marketing Coordinator position is to serve as a key project manager for recruitment-related marketing projects. This role will report to the Marketing Manager responsible for recruitment marketing and will work in tandem to successfully lead the project management of marketing print pieces, event signage, and recruitment promotion, execute email marketing strategies and manage the day-to-day operation of the university's' customer relationship management systems used to communicate to prospective students.

Opportunity for Hybrid work schedule (mix of in-person and remote) available.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Marketing Manager and Marketing & Creative Service team members to develop recruitment, retention, and branding campaigns for university partners including the Admissions and Financial Aid teams.
• Serve as project manager and main point of contact for marketing and recruitment projects including collaborating with campus partners to organize kick-off meetings, in-take projects, developing marketing strategies and tactics, building project plans with tasks and timelines, overseeing plans to completion, and reporting on results.
• Coordinate the development, production, and distribution of traditional and digital communications including printed publications, direct mail, signage, website, emails, videos, texting, social media, etc., in an effective and efficient manner.
• Proactively manage email communications and messaging campaign intended for prospective students and their families built in customer relationship management (CRM) systems Pardot and Target X.
• Communicate with various campus administrative offices and outside vendors to manage print, direct mail and promotional item projects.
• Serve as writer, copy editor and / or proofreader for a variety of traditional and digital communications and provide input for enhanced clarity and/or creativity in messaging.
• Assist with ordering promotional items and printed publications from commercial vendors following UND Procurement procedures.

Required Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including writing marketing copy for the media, print and/or the Web.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Familiarity with higher education marketing trends, strategies, and tactics.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to have grace under pressure and work efficiently under time constraints while producing high quality work.
• Ability to use and experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), Internet, email and Web research
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated marketing plans.
• Demonstrated ability to market programs and events, with a preference for experience in marketing educational or service-oriented programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, business, management or related field.
• Demonstrated project management experience in creating project plans with concise, executable timelines and measurable results.
• Experience working across diverse marketing and communication channels
• Experience working in an environment with multiple deadlines, including demonstrated experience prioritizing and meeting multiple requests.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Successful completion of a criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of proven experience in a marketing, communications, project management or advertising position, including branding, research, copy writing and editing, design, and promotions (including internships).
• Experience using CRM software, such as Target X or Pardot.
• Experience in working with direct mail and commercial vendors, including bid specifications, mailing list management, and print production.
• Experience in market research techniques.
• Experience in developing and managing a budget.
• Experience using a project management software, such as Asana.
• Experience using a website content management system, such as OmniUpdate.

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$41,905 / year; exempt; benefited; full-time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Opportunity for Hybrid work schedule (mix of in-person and remote) available.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.