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Marketing & Communications Specialist, Partnership and Workforce

Wayne State University

Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Marketing & Communications Specialist Partnership and Workforce

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Marketing & Communications Specialist Partnership and Workforce at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

Provide comprehensive marketing and communications support for the Office of Partnerships & Workforce (P&W) to enhance the visibility engagement and impact of its offices programs services and university-wide initiatives. Develop and implement marketing and communications activities that promote student success career-engaged learning workforce partnerships international recruitment global engagement undergraduate research executive and professional education and other strategic priorities of the division. Create content for print web email social media and other communications channels; support branding digital communications and outreach efforts; and collaborate with university leadership and campus partners to ensure consistent messaging across multiple audiences. Reports to the Vice Provost or designee.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

Marketing & Communications

Develop and implement marketing and communications activities that support the offices programs services and strategic priorities of Partnerships & Workforce. Coordinate marketing campaigns across print web email social media presentations and other communication channels while ensuring consistent branding and messaging.

Digital Communications

Maintain and update websites digital content social media platforms email marketing and other communication channels. Monitor communication metrics and recommend improvements to increase audience engagement and effectiveness.

Project Coordination & Collaboration

Coordinate marketing and communications projects across multiple offices within Partnerships & Workforce. Collaborate with University Marketing & Communications and campus partners to support recruitment outreach events programs and strategic initiatives. Build productive relationships with faculty staff students employers alumni community organizations and external stakeholders.

Content Development & Storytelling

Research write edit and produce news stories feature articles web content newsletters reports presentations speeches talking points email communications and social media content. Coordinate photography video and other multimedia content that highlights the impact of Partnerships & Workforce programs services partnerships and university

Administrative Support & Special Projects

Track communication activities maintain marketing calendars and content libraries assist with vendor coordination and support special projects as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelors degree

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing Communications Journalism Public Relations Digital Media or a related field.

Experience Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

Requires three to four years of progressively responsible experience in marketing communications public relations digital communications or a related field.
Experience in higher education nonprofit workforce development or public sector communications is preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent written editing verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects prioritize competing deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to develop content for print web presentations newsletters email campaigns and social media.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty staff students university leadership and external partners.
Experience managing websites content management systems social media platforms email marketing and digital communications.
Strong organizational analytical problem-solving and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing and communications technologies. Experience with graphic design photography videography analytics tools and emerging communications technologies preferred.

School/College/Division:

H92 - VP Student Affairs

Primary department:

H9209 - International Students & Scholars (H9209)

Employment type:

Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum: TBD
Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

- Normal office environment.- May require occasional evening and weekend work as well as limited travel on and off campus to support events programs and community engagement activities.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Required Experience:

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