Marketing Coordinator

11-Jan-2024

Harvard Radcliffe Institute

64640BR

Job Summary

This is a half-time, 17.5 hours per week, fully benefits eligible position.

Position Description

• Participates in the planning and execution of event-specific marketing plans.
• Assists in creating and producing all print and digital marketing and advertising materials; collaborates with content, design, multimedia, and marketing colleagues on execution.
• Produces digital ads for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms as needed. Monitors engagement and modifies ad placement as necessary.
• Analyzes results of promotional efforts and adjusts implementation plans as necessary.
• Work within a Salesforce customer relationship management (CRM) system to target appropriate database segments; create event marketing emails; update and maintain contact records.
• Researches and generates recipient lists targeting Harvard groups, higher education institutions, and external organizations; writes and submits event announcements to relevant Harvard calendars and digital publications.
• Traffics proofing of emails, process edits and feedback from reviewers, and manages final approval process.
• Manages assigned project timelines and communicates with stakeholders regarding promotional requirements, status, and deadlines.
• Provides updates on promotional efforts to communications colleagues and relevant department heads.
• Recommend and experiment with new marketing approaches.

Basic Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in event marketing and communications, specializing in digital and social media marketing.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) experience is a must.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills and knowledge of online content strategy and creation, and/or experience with SEO.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with Salesforce and/or similar CRM software and Photoshop is highly preferred.
• High sensitivity to problem-solving and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to receive, respond to, and thoughtfully implement guidance.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and to complete deliverables on time.
• Detail-focused working style
• Some understanding of digital marketing, including social media marketing, email marketing, and analytics is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, capacity to complete deliverables on time, demonstrate strong initiative, and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced work setting.

Physical Requirements

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The employee must have the ability to sit at a desk for a minimum of seven hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Talking, hearing, and focusing for considerable lengths of time are required.

Working Conditions

• This job is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Support outside of regularly scheduled hours, including weekends, will occasionally be required.

Additional Information

Cover Letter:
Please note that cover letters are required for every application for a position at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document that is uploaded when you are instructed by HARVARD CAREERS, Harvard’s online application program, to “Upload my resume/CV from my computer”.

Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. However, we encourage all interested candidates to apply before January 31, 2024.

Interviews:
We will be conducting interviews virtually and might invite finalist candidates for on-campus interviews. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process.
Work Format Details
This role is offered as a primarily on-campus position where the incumbent will be required to be onsite at our Cambridge, MA-based campus regularly. There may be occasional opportunities to work remotely.  Specific schedule will be determined between the incumbent and manager. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA).

About Us
The Harvard Radcliffe Institute is dedicated to creating and sharing transformative ideas across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The Fellowship Program  annually supports the work of 50 leading artists and scholars. Academic Ventures and Engagement  fosters collaborative research projects and sponsors lectures and conferences that engage scholars with the public. The Schlesinger Library  documents the lives of American women of the past and present for the future, furthering the Institute’s commitment to women, gender and society.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to achieving our goals through the efforts of a highly skilled, diverse workforce. With outstanding benefits , competitive pay , extensive learning opportunities , and a stimulating and attractive work environment, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University may be exactly the employer you have been looking for.

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403134 Coordinator I

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Employment, Identity

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.