Communications and Outreach Coordinator - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Details:

Posting Details
Position Number:

Title:

Coordinator
Functional Title:
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Category Status:
33Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPA-Transportation Services-Parking
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This role manages an editorial calendar and all departmental social media accounts.

The position identifies relevant content topics to reach the UMD community, and creates and shares this content through DOTS newsletters and social media; monitor, listens and responds to social media users with departmental voice; develops and expands community outreach efforts; analyzes key metrics, adjusts strategy as needed and compiles reports for showing results.

This position supports the marketing and communications efforts of the department by helping draft FAQs and talking points, and staffing university and departmental events.

This position knows the ins and outs of all departmental operations, policies and procedures and is able to communicate them clearly.

The Communications and Outreach Coordinator makes presentations to student and employee groups that are engaging and informative.

This position is entrusted with advancing the mission of DOTS through the cultivation and maintenance of strong campus and community relationships.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a yearforyear basis with 30 college credit being equivalent to one year of experience.

Experience:

0 2 years
of relevant work experience in Communications, Social Media, and/or Outreach/Engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities in a highpaced environment.
Expert English grammar, spelling, and punctuation knowledge and extraordinary attention to detail when composing, proofreading, and editing correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to deliver engaging presentations to large and small audiences at all levels of an organization.
Strong knowledge of best practices and strategies in digital marketing, communications, content strategy, and social media.
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
Expertlevel proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Experience working with the collegiate demographic.
Experience in using design programs such as Adobe or Canva.
Experience using a website content management system.
Knowledge of AP Style.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Salary Range: Mid $50,000
Low $60,000 commensurate with experience.
Benefits Included:

- **Medical,
dental**, and
vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
-
UMCP Tuition Remission** for employees, and their dependents.
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Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
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Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.