University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area. Demonstrated experience creating communications materials aimed at students and or university alumni.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related communications or biological sciences field; Experience creating digital media for social media platforms and familiarity with analytics.
Successful candidates will have the following:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, basic understanding of HTML. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others. Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. Self-starter with proven ability to plan and prioritize workload with attention to project details. Demonstrated collaboration with contractors, such as printers. Ability to work in a team environment and with maintaining collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Possess a passion for and experience with promoting research. Experience in higher education and familiarity with University of Illinois systems, procedures, and programs such as Webtools.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. Salary is commensurate with experience.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 10/20/2023. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu, use the Apply Now button on the posting and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences.
In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.
For further information about this specific position, please contact hr@mcb.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1019606
Job Category: Administrative Support
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