Communications Coordinator

Title: Communications Coordinator

Location: Madison United States

Remote Type: Hybrid

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Category: Communications and Marketing

Time Type: Part time

Job Description:

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Communications Specialist

Job Summary:

The Communications Coordinator will play an integral role on a team that drives engagement of 18,000+ College of Letters & Science students with career development programs, events and experiences.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, the Communications Coordinator will spearhead work to create effective written and visual promotional content across a variety of channels, including email marketing, social media, website, print and digital advertising. The Communications Coordinator will also assist with managing the projects of the undergraduate marketing and communications student staff team.

SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science provides career development resources, advising, experience-based learning, alumni and employer networking, and other intensive programs to help L&S students translate their majors into fulfilling careers. The Communications Coordinator will play an important role in accelerating this growth as SuccessWorks strives to fulfill its mission of reaching all 18,000+ L&S students.

This position is part-time, 75% (30 hours per week), and offers a hybrid work schedule that includes both in-person and remote work. Specific on-site and remote days will be determined upon hire, in coordination with the supervisor.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources

Department:

College of Letters & Science, SuccessWorks

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 up to $60,000 (12-month, full-time rate) for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will be prorated for part-time (75%) and depend on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.  

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of marketing or communications experience in higher education, nonprofits or the private sector, including equivalent undergraduate or graduate-level internship, part-time work, or volunteer experience.

• Previous experience developing content to promote events, programs or products.

• Previous experience developing content for a variety of channels, including email marketing, social media, web or print.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while managing multiple priorities with urgent deadlines.

• Commitment to communicating with diverse audiences and fostering equity & inclusion in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A creative approach to communicating with undergraduate students at UW-Madison.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Experience with or ability to learn graphic & communications tools like Canva, Hootsuite, and email marketing platforms.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required