Marketing and Communications Specialist

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume and must specifically address the required qualifications of the position. Candidates that do not include a cover letter and indicate how they meet the required qualifications will not be considered for the position.The Departments of Germanic Languages and Literatures (GLL) and Slavic Languages and Literatures (SLL) are leaders in research and the education of undergraduate and graduate students. They emphasize language, literature, and the arts in larger social, cultural, and political processes. As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will be a strategic partner in the development of digital and print marketing strategies and responsible for applying these strategies to each department's print and digital platforms. You will also plan and support a dynamic calendar of events to support the department's missions. Effectively communicating and working in partnership and consultation with departmental stakeholders are essential to success in this position.This position will be hybrid in nature with the expectation of 3-4 days per week in person and 1-2 days per week working remote depending on the time of year. Schedule flexibility is required in order to support events and may indicate the need to be in person 5 days a week at some points during the academic year. Some evening and weekend work may be required.Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience.At least three years of professional experience related to this position's outlined responsibilities.Creative and innovative graphic design experience especially for social media and other digital platforms with expert-level skills in the Adobe Creative Suite of software.A demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEI) within professional settings with the ability to integrate these values in a marketing strategy.Outstanding oral and written communication skills with proven editorial skills and experience enhancing content quality to meet unit goals.Proven ability to excel in a team setting promoting a culture of respect and collaboration.Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the capability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.Self-starter who is able to work independently and with limited direction.Creative problem-solving skills.This position requires the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds to a height of 3-4 feet and set them on tables, carts, or other surfaces. The chosen candidate must have the ability to physically set up and tear down for events including moving and arranging tables, chairs, and mobile equipment.Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using a variety of tactics and strategies for enhancing the profile of a unit within higher education.Demonstrated experience planning events including budget development and oversight.Experience evaluating marketing and social media campaigns/strategies.A commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with digital technologies.A commitment to the mission and goals of GLL and SLL and the University of Michigan.The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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