Marketing And Communications Coordinator

Description:

Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging (SSIB) units provide support for students to reach their personal, academic, and professional goals through curricular and co-curricular engagement opportunities. Our work is rooted in the goals of being more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We strive to create a sense of belonging for students and other members of the university community. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator—Graphic Design will create, design, and maintain digital and print marketing and communications materials for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging and its substituent units.

Duties & Responsibilities

Graphic Design and Communications
Create visual marketing and communication materials/campaigns – such as posters, digital advertisements, social media graphics, event signage, multipage publications, etc.

• - that have quantifiable objectives, meet established timelines, and are strategically targeted for various audiences including current students, prospective students, faculty, staff, administrators, families, and alumni;
• Take direction from the Sr. Associate Director for Marketing & Communications, who will be leading overall design.
• Develop and execute marketing and storytelling campaigns for SSIB and its’ units;
• Collaborate with SSIB staff/clients to manage the development, coordination and approvals for design projects and needs.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, provide project instruction (including print specifications), and deliver final artwork files.

Brand Management

• Maintain a consistent brand across all communications channels and formats in adherence with Illinois and Student Affairs brand and visual identity standards;
• Oversee and update templates for use across multiple platforms for use by all SSIB units;
• Maintain and organize files and digital assets;

Website Design and Content Management

• Assist in managing and developing website content and frameworks for SSIB units;

Organization, Administration and Other

• Supervise unit staff, as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, graphic design, advertising, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.