at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Marketing and Communications Specialist - EnterpriseWorks/UI Research ParkEnterpriseWorks/UI Research Park
About EnterpriseWorks and the University of Illinois Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world-class leader in research, teaching, public engagement, and economic development. The University has research expertise in engineering, agriculture, business, social sciences, and many other top-ranked programs. Many of the technologies that enabled the modern electronic era were developed at the U of I, and we are among the top universities in NSF-funded research and development expenditures. The University of Illinois is a leader in generating innovations that translate into products, services, companies, and jobs that positively impact human lives and economic well-being. The University ranks repeatedly among the top ten universities in the number of alumni entrepreneurs receiving venture capital funding. The University has a vibrant and rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem, and many partners across campus work together to provide support and resources to the entrepreneurial community.
Job Summary
Provides marketing and communications support services with internal and external stakeholders at the University of Illinois Research Park and EnterpriseWorks incubator, an on-campus community for corporate innovation centers, startups, and researchers to locate together. Helps to showcase the skilled tech workforce, student engagement, and daily activities as a differentiation that makes the location a nationally recognized innovation destination. Assists with developing print and digital materials for a number of different marketing, media, and outreach initiatives that support the Research Park.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with creating content, including writing, editing, and design for Research Park/EnterpriseWorks websites, social media channels, and other print and electronic communications. This includes presentations, website content, social media content, templates, branded materials, publications, and marketing for new business development, which include branding that is consistent with University of Illinois and Research Park brand guidelines.
- Assist with capturing and promoting stories of entrepreneurs and corporate innovation centers within the Research Park community. Share examples of corporate engagement in the Research Park and the value proposition from the location at the University of Illinois Research Park.
- In collaboration with unit leadership, develop case studies about corporate innovation centers in the Research Park.
- Proactively seek examples of Illinois startup excellence and promote via social and digital media.
- Identify and edit content, manage subscriptions, and track readership of the Research Park newsletters. Create more specific content and build niche newsletter audiences as needed.
- Assist with maintaining the Research Park website, including overseeing organization, content creation, updates, and evaluating analytics.
- Maintain Research Park social media platforms. Evaluate social media metrics and performance, providing regular updates and pivoting strategy as needed.
- Publicize Research Park activities, events, and programs with communications, materials, and digital promotion to the Research Park, broader campus community, external audiences, and partners/audiences as needed.
- Provide communications assistance for EnterpriseWorks statewide entrepreneurship support programs in coordination with the grant managers.
- Work with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, writers, and other content creators to develop multimedia content to augment staff resources and support content.
- Consult with colleagues to provide guidance on communication efforts and university brand standards.
- Assist with hiring, supervising, and evaluating student interns as needed/appropriate.
- Perform other duties as needed to enhance and foster the goals and mission of Research Park and EnterpriseWorks.
Work is mainly performed in a general office setting. Position involves repetitive hand motions for computer work.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field. One (1) year of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Dependability and ability to take initiative. Superior client-relation skills, teamwork, and attention to detail. Deadline-driven, as day-to-day work involves the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects, and produce high-quality work. Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with external companies. Commitment to communicating with diverse audiences and fostering equity & inclusion in the workplace. Highly creative with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of print and web production including email marketing, social media, websites, and print; knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies.
- Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Multi-media design knowledge preferred.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. The previously determined salary range for this position was $59,000 to $62,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 20, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For further information, please contact Erica Hanson, Human Resources, elhanson@illinois.edu.For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1025889
Job Category: Administrative
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