Marketing & Communications Manager, Graduate College

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

Manage the communications and marketing activities of the Graduate College and assist with marketing special events, marketing projects, and serve as liaison.

• Manage the communications and marketing objectives and activities of the Graduate College including assisting with special events and projects while collaborating with faculty and staff of the Graduate College and graduate assistants.
• Assist in developing communications and marketing strategies and implementation plans in support of the Graduate College's goals via print, web and other media.
• Consult with the dean, administrator, and academic/ administrative units regarding their marketing and communications objectives; recommend supporting strategies. Partner with and support graduate student assistants in the development and production of digital content including videos.
• Guide the content and design of print publications, digital communications, and websites; draft and execute copy for publications. Supervise design and layout processes; establish and maintain brand standards for all material produced; stay abreast of technological advances in the field; recommend alternate approaches to design and production for cost-effective printed materials; maintain records, files and client databases.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including university communicators, to advance awareness of the Graduate College and its students, faculty and staff. Champion successes of the Graduate College, graduate students, staff, and faculty.
• Monitor and evaluate communications effectiveness; conduct market analyses.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of communications and marketing office; manage production timelines, costs and staff assignments. May manage budget and/or expenditures.
• Provide direct supervision to student workers (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
   

• Experience with Office365 including SharePoint Modern
• Experience with AEM or other web content management systems
• Elementary knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Software

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQ: 94978 

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