Marketing Specialist

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) is a unique residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science. While living on campus in McConnell Hall students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of college coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Instruction is by university faculty. There are no high school courses taught but students enjoy many of the activities of high school and the company of age mates who are intellectual peers. The Honors College is dedicated to enriching the undergraduate academic experience for the more than 2000 talented motivated and well-prepared students who choose to be members. The goal of the Honors College is to help these students build an excellent foundation that prepares them for studying at the graduate level and establishing a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

The TAMS Recruitment and Marketing Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the organization of TAMS recruitment events providing support for departmental events and creating effective marketing materials for departmental initiatives and TAMS recruitment. The position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. The position will represent our colleges in online media and at departmental events. The position will help support the TAMS Alumni effort as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related field or in communications marketing advertising public relations; or any equivalent combination of experience education and training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Understanding of market segmentation principles of marketing integrated marketing communications principles and branding. Ability to visually inspect copy in MS Office and requisite publishing graphic design and media to think creatively organize tasks work independently and meet to use Associated Press communications to conceptualize plan and organize multiple programs and assignments to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in marketing or a related field and one year of event planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Create physical and digital marketing materials for the department. Assist with creating vetting and/or posting content for the departments websites and social media sites. Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Events to develop and implement marketing strategies for the department.
• Assist with organization setup and facilitation of TAMS recruitment events. Coordinate in collaboration with the Director of TAMS Admissions recruitment efforts and presentation opportunities. Represent TAMS on campus for recruitment efforts and events.
• Collaborate with Director of Admissions on all elements of recruitment and marketing of the TAMS program.
• Assist the Director of Marketing and events with the planning organization and coordination of departmental events.
• Other duties as requested by Director of Admissions and Director of Marketing and Events

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This role does require occasional evening and weekend hours to support key events with advance notice. We offer flexible scheduling options for weeks when evening or weekend work is expected.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.