Strategic Communications Consultant – Graduate School
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
Hiring Department
Strategic Communications and Marketing
Job Description
Be a part of supporting Mizzou's graduate and professional students and faculty as a communications consultant for MU's Graduate School.
Situated in the Joint Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, with responsibility for the Graduate School, this dynamic communicator will work closely with other communicators and division faculty and staff to support and promote recruitment, programming, professional development and advising, and tell the stories of our students and faculty.
If you're great at relationships, appreciate a creative challenge, and love being a part of a supportive, inclusive team environment, we want you to join our team!
- Work with Dean of the Graduate School and Director of Student Communication to develop and implement a strategic communication plan, and work across campus to ensure communication goals, strategies and tactics are integrated throughout the university.
- Lead and manage communication projects defined in the communications plan such as storytelling, collateral materials, social media, newsletters, annual reports, presentations, talking points, website updates and multimedia projects.
- Ensure efficient communication with internal stakeholders and external campus divisions and academic units
- Ensure efficient collaboration and communication with partners related to programs and events.
Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication abilities (verbal and written)
- Experience coordinating complex projects and processes
- Experience working in a team to develop creative assets and execute comprehensive marketing and communication plans
- Experience using project management software to manage assignments, workflow, deadlines and communication
- Knowledge of best practices, processes and resources required to execute marketing and communication plans across a variety of platforms: social media, web, print, email, display, etc.
- Skills in photography and/or video production
- Passion for higher education and the graduate student experience at Mizzou
Salary Range: $52,000 to $58,000
Grade: GGS-010
University Title:SENIOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
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Application Materials
Cover letter, resume, work samples
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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