Marketing Coordinator I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

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Human Resources Center of Expertise:

UCF Human Resources (HR) is a trusted partner and catalyst in making UCF a best place to work. We are making a positive impact in our community by working together to unleash the potential of everyone at UCF.

The Opportunity:

The Marketing Coordinator I works to increase the visibility of UCF HR and the Administration and Finance (A&F) division by assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of marketing plans and strategies, and creating, managing, and distributing compelling, compliant, timely, and accurate print and digital content. Cultivates strategic partnerships with departments, employees, and community members through public relations, writing, social media, and email marketing. Assists with the coordination, administration, and management of various projects within the division.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in creating, developing, and implementing marketing campaigns, plans, and content; focusing on digital and social media initiatives for UCF HR and A&F Division units, to encourage employee engagement and increase online followers.

• Conducts regular audits for social media and websites to apply up-to-date technologies and trends; ensures compliance with ADA and other guidelines; follows best practices for social media marketing; and follows UCF and other style guides to ensure consistency in our print and digital brand content across different platforms.

• Prepares, maintains, and edits/updates print and digital content including, but not limited to, ads, blog articles, graphics, job/training aids, mass emails, newsletters, videos, web pages, etc.

• Manages strategic forecasts and executes accounting processes related to initiatives. Coordinates marketing strategies, performance, and optimization for UCF marketing campaigns.

• Coordinates university partner relationships invested in UCF, including participating in meetings and providing marketing consultation as needed. Assists with organizing, implementing, and evaluating large events and communicating with vendors to facilitate logistics of events.

• Coordinates and assists with schedule management, travel arrangements, and equipment; providing budgetary advice and coordination support as needed.

• Other duties for UCF HR and A&F Division units as assigned by HR’s Marketing and Communications Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in digital and social media marketing.

• Familiarity with ADA compliance and best practices.

• Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design/content creation tools.

• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and editing written business communications, including emails, letters, and news items for publication.

• Experience working in Microsoft Teams and website editing platforms.

• Experience working in, or closely with, Human Resources.

• Experience working in Higher Education and/or the public sector.

• Experience providing exceptional customer service to a variety of stakeholders across departments and levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a cooperative work environment.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Cover letter and resume.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to a period of four years.

This position is hybrid and requires that the final selected candidate reside in the state of Florida by the time of hire.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Human Resources

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$36,841.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

03-01-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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