Marketing and Outreach LOA

The University of Nevada Reno is recruiting for a Letter of Appointment in Marketing and Outreach.

The Marketing and Outreach staff member for Residential Life Housing & Food Services is responsible for planning development and implementation of all of the organizations marketing communications and outreach activities. This position coordinates departmental internal and external communication for an oncampus housing operation inclusive of these functional areas: Business Operations Facilities Residential Life and Selection and Development. In addition this position presents information about housing and dining at new student orientation sessions participates and presents at University recruitment events communicates and corresponds directly and indirectly with students and parents and participates in department faculty and staff training sessions.

Responsibilities

50 Department Marketing Efforts

• Write update edit and oversee production and design of printed and virtual materials such as brochures handouts Powerpoint presentations digital display graphics videos etc.

• Act as brand ambassador ensuring proper and consistent use of naming conventions brand attributes and logo

• Coordinate the design and delivery of graphic information pieces for brochures posters presentations videos advertisements in inperson and digital environments

• Coordinate and prepare photography and other media for hard copy and virtual publications while maintaining a digital media library

• Work with staff and contractors to develop implement and maintain social networking strategies across multiple media ensuring content is updated accurate and timely

• Monitor manage develop and update content for social medial; monitor be proactive and respond to inquiries in a timely manner

• Manage website including: directly updating website content maintain integrity of website content and structure; ensure ADA accessibility and inclusivity monitor and report on key metrics from website analytics system and utilize Search Engine Optimization/Techniques

• Manage and execute email/text message communications program including monthly enewsletters and campaigns related to on campus housing and meal plan usage

• Oversee access and permissions; graphic creation uploading and removal; and overall coordination of digital monitor displays throughout departmentrun buildings

• Coordinate departmental apparel for student graduate and professional staff and ensure that items meet University branding standards

• From a marketing lens observe evaluate and provide feedback to the appropriate departmental staff on the quality of the following: housing and dining facilities and their furnishings and equipment; service provided by departmental staff dining and custodial services of the department; programs presented by the department; and/or materials distributed by the department

30 Outreach and Orientation Efforts

• Serve as the lead department contact for the Office of Prospective Students New Student Initiatives and other outreach/recruitment University staff members to coordinate tours soliciting department assistance when needed

• Coordinate department presence at University outreach recruitment and orientation events; serving as the primary presenter department attendee and point of contact and coordinating other staff presence when applicable.

• Coordinate housing tours in conjunction with outreach recruitment and orientation events advising a student housing ambassador team who lead individual tours and ensuring ambassadors have accurate and updated information.

• Manage promotional materials and publications to ensure outreach events have supplies/materials needed.

• Responsible for maintaining and updating department presentations for outreach events and orientation sessions

10 Student Project Leadership

• Delegate projects and tasks to marketing student staff ensuring that all delivered content meets university and department standard

• Ensure that student staff projects are being completed and posted in a timely manner according to department marketing plan

• Provide assistance and direction to student staff regarding areas of marketing and outreach

• Organize regular check ins with student staff and establish goals associated with marketing and outreach timelines

10 Collaborative Department Leadership

• Observe evaluate and provide feedback to the appropriate departmental staff on the quality of the following: housing and dining facilities and their furnishings and equipment; service provided by departmental staff dining and custodial services of the department; programs presented by the department

• Represent department through attendance and participation on divisional and/or university committees/teams.

• Assist with the coordination of the selection and training of student graduate and professional staff.

• Assist with developing coordinating and implementing departmental initiative communication. Such initiatives include but are not limited to MoveIn MoveOut etc.

• Provide advice counsel and advocacy for students/staff and appropriately refer (connect) them to campus resources.

• Attend and participate in RLHFS trainings meetings and committees.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate has a Bachelors Degree and two 2 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate has experience in student housing recruitment marketing outreach or comparable higher education experience

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 32

*This LOA position will be contracted for 69 months with a potential to extend the contract.

*This position may be expected to travel to outreach and recruitment events.

Compensation Grade

Salaried Administrative LOA

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to EVerify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with worldrenowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entrylevel software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.