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Department: MCC Computer Science
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

About McCormick:

Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science is redefining engineering education and research through its pioneering “Whole-Brain Engineering” philosophy, integrating the elements of left-brain thinking — analysis, logic, synthesis, and math — with the kind of high-level right-brain thinking that fosters intuition, metaphorical thought, and creative problem solving. Augmenting the analytical core of engineering with substantial initiatives in design, entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development, and unusual collaborations that span disciplines, Northwestern Engineering students and faculty are prepared to take the world in a whole new direction.

Northwestern Engineering comprises more than 1,800 undergraduate students, 2,000 graduate students, 190 faculty members across nine academic departments and varied programs, centers, and institutes. Northwestern Engineering staff members support innovative academic programs, an intellectual footprint that deepens the frontiers of knowledge, partnerships that catalyze education and research, and a diverse culture that embraces different viewpoints and ideas.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Communications Coordinator provides project leadership for communications initiatives (e.g. digital, publication, and social media projects).  Manage specific communications projects across the unit/department and ensures that projects meet unit/department goals.  Serves as the primary internal communications editor, determining content strategy for email newsletters and announcements to support brand position.

This is a one year term appointment subject to renewal based on funding and performance. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage communications initiatives for unit/department, ranging from web communications, content development, publication management, and social media. Lead and advise Institute on the development of effective communications strategies and manage projects, as assigned.
• Create marketing, communications and educational activities, events, presentations, etc. that build partner relationships and encourage collaboration
• Coordinate the development of marketing collateral such as programs, posters, invitations, etc.
• Market & promote Institute using advertising, broadcast email, websites, social media, etc. 
• Analyze information and recommends metrics to determine success. 
• Create associated reports.
• Serve as the primary communications editor for the unit/department, determining content strategy for e-newsletters and announcements. Assesses that communication meets visual and content brand requirements. Produce, test, and deploy specific communications tactics, such as email newsletters.
• Serve as marketing liaison to communications staff members in the unit/department, other university departments and programs.

Other duties

• Review and approve creative, marketing copy, proofs, et. al.
• May supervise a temporary employee or intern.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as communications/marketing, liberal arts, communication, journalism, healthcare, public health, new media, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Two years of experience developing and maintaining web content in an academic or corporate environment, including experience with primary ownership of content planning, creation, and maintenance.
• Prior experience as a marketing practitioner, implementing media strategies, digital strategies or content strategies.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated strategic marketing skills.
• Demonstrated marketing execution skills.
• Demonstrated experience in digital marketing, including SEO.
• Demonstrated experience in content marketing, including social media.
• Demonstrated experience in event marketing.
• Research and market analysis skills.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of work as a marketing strategist, with experience developing multimedia marketing plans inclusive of offline media, digital, content and events.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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