Communications and Outreach Manager - College Park, United States - University of Maryland
Description
Posting Details:
- Posting Details
Position Number:
Title:
- Program Manager
Functional Title: - Communications and Outreach Manager
Category Status: - 33Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: - Staff
University Authorized FTE: - 1.00
Unit: - UGST-DeanFederal Fellows and Global Fellows
Campus/College Information: - Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre 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 non-profit 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:
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Experience:
years of experience in communication, marketing outreach, and content management.
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to develop an effective communication and outreach plan and successfully deliver within set deadlines.
- Exemplary writing, proofreading, and copy editing skills.
- Knowledge and experience with updating websites and conducting outreach through various social media platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in maintenance of internal information systems as well as proficiency in the use if Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and HTML.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent problemsolving skills and judgement.
- Outstanding management and organizational skills, including for alumni outreach and record keeping.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced, diverse environment.
- Flexibility.
- Evidence of exceptional interpersonal skills, showing the ability to engage effectively with diverse students, alumni, university personnel, and external partners.
- Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands on time.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master's degree in any academic discipline from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with the University of Maryland, College Park student programming and colleges.
- Proactive approach to problemsolving and organizing.
- Familiarity working with University of Maryland systems of systems.
- Experience in project management and development.
- Background in working with impactful student programs at the university level (e.g., in advising, study abroad, and/or other student development activities).
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, CANVA, Mailchimp, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.
- A background or demonstrated interest in public service (domestic or international), NGOs, or in government organizations is strongly desired.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
- Occasional evening work may be required.
Job Risks - Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands - The physical demands of the position include ability to accompany students on site visits and help with setting up workshops, receptions, and poster events. Occasional evening work may be required.
Posting Date:
- 05/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
- Yes
Best Consideration Date - 06/05/2024
Diversity Statement: - The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and
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