Marketing and Communications Specialist III Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

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JOB TITLE:

Marketing and Communications Specialist III

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide supervision and leadership in the execution of marketing strategies and public relation campaigns for a college or the production of marketing/communications in various media in accordance with units approved strategic marketing plan.

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with faculty and program managers to write and disseminate public facing research briefs project reports and news features.
• Execute marketing strategy and campaigns; manage the production of marketing/communications in various media in accordance with units approved strategic marketing plan.
• Create promotional communications that may include print electronic new media social media and other collateral of significant strategic value to implement the Universitys and units overall marketing goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with various subject-matter experts and stakeholders to assess project needs establish timelines for completion and identify desired outcomes.
• Set goals and implement tracking to monitor campaigns for effectiveness and make recommendations based on data and trends; monitor consumer and industry trends.
• Set goals and implement tracking to monitor campaigns for effectiveness and make recommendations based on data and trends; monitor consumer and industry trends.
• Strategize and oversee the development of new data-driven campaigns based on strategic initiatives.
• Identify create and update standard operating procedures for the unit; make recommendations for changes to policies and procedures.
• Develop budgets estimate project and production costs and monitor spending.
• Research and recommend new communications outlets when applicable; may negotiate with suppliers and vendors.
• Oversee the dissemination of print and electronic communications.
• Develop design and/or editing of digital content graphics animation photography illustrations and other multimedia visualization and imaging products.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards contractual obligations confidentiality and privacy policies and style and standard guidelines.
• May coordinate special events to increase awareness and promote relations with students alumni retirees and a variety of VIPS.
• Oversee and direct the work of other marketing employees and students.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in training and other professional development activities.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Formal Presentation Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Quality Orientation
• Analysis/Problem Identification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Bachelors degree preferably in Business Marketing or related focus

Experience:At least 5 years work-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively; possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively including the ability to research and gather information from varied sources.
• Knowledge of communication and marketing principles methods and materials including presentation tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of website development and management internet technologies analysis of website statistics and social media platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of design and publishing concepts.
• Strong editing skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

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