Coordinator of Marketing - Campus Recreation

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking a talented Coordinator of Marketing to join our team at the Department of Campus Recreation.  

Campus Recreation provides outstanding services, inclusive programs, and educational opportunities to empower the University of Mississippi community in the pursuit of lifelong well-being. The department strives to be a flagship program on our campus, in our state, and nationally in the field of collegiate recreation. As the largest employer of students at the university, the department emphasizes student employment as a high-impact practice. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Communications and Marketing

Sub-Family - Marketing

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade - 5

Role Summary

Performs technical work in the support of the marketing team. 

For full consideration please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Examples of Work Performed

●    Monitors the preparation and distribution of social media posts, website updates, and promotional materials.
●    Ensures all materials adhere to appropriate university guidelines and standards by proofing and editing deliverables.
●    Maintains a current understanding and expertise related to emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in social media and communicates knowledge clearly to others.
●    Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student employees and graduate assistant(s).
●    Collaborates with University departments, organizations, and external groups to oversee departmental outreach through tabling and presentation opportunities.
●    Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external agencies to provide continued support of Campus Recreation programs and special events through advertising partnerships.
●    Drafts departmental advertising agreements for submission to contractual management.
●    Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of designated departmental special events.
●    Assists with tracking program area-related revenue, expenditures, and prepares monthly reports.
●    Facilitates market research and makes recommendations to the department.
●    Assists in establishing and implementing program area and departmental short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
●    Represents Campus Recreation on various committees, boards, and associations.
●    Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Drafts meeting notes and prepares materials including updated project benchmarks and research information to support marketing projects, campaigns, and work unit personnel.
2. Summarizes market tracking and research data from distributed market surveys.
3. Assists in developing creative marketing strategies and multimedia campaigns by creating and distributing draft materials to a variety of project participants.
4. Ensures promotional materials are maintained.
5. Modifies materials as directed by professional staff.
6. Schedules meetings of project stakeholders, including external vendors as required to maintain project timelines and responds to initial questions. 

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:  N/A

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
 

Preferred Qualifications

One year of related experience is preferred.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.