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Marshall University

Recruitment & Marketing Specialist

Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States


Position Details

Get to Know Us!

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University's mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

  • Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
  • Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
  • Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
  • Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
  • Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!

Come join our Herd!

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
  • Work week is 37.5 hrs.
  • A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
  • Holidays - Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
  • Annual and Sick Leave - Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
  • Health Insurance - Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
  • Educational/Tuition Benefits - Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
  • Retirement Plans - Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
  • Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
  • Wellness Programs - PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
We are . . . Marshall!

Position Information

Position Title
Recruitment & Marketing Specialist

Banner Position Number
001728

E-Class
CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or >

Classification Title
Program Manager

Department
SOM-BioMedical Science Research Dev - MU9225

Job Description

The Department of Clinical and Transitional Sciences is seeking an experienced Recruitment and Marketing Specialist. This person will work closely with the Assistant Recruiter and Administrative Director of Graduate Studies, to recruit new students into the Biomedical Research graduate programs of the Office of Research and Graduate Education. Additionally, candidates should be able to develop content for the Department of Clinical and Transitional Sciences and Office of Research and Graduate Education websites and social media. Their responsibility will also include the implementation, planning, and management of short and long-term educational, marketing initiatives.

Job Responsibilities
• Work closely with University Communications, School of Medicine Communications, and department affiliates to ensure accuracy of marketing content that adheres to Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine's branding guidelines.
• Ability to take scientists' verbal input and transform it into newswriting, feature writing utilizing AP style writing.
• Experience in social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc.) for recruitment and marketing purposes.
• Experience creating digital and direct content such as brochures, email marketing, and mail outs.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Spark, or Canva.
• Familiarity in Umbraco or WordPress to assist in department website updates.
• Assist in the preparation of oral and written communications.
• Ability to grammatically correct written scientific text.
• Identify and target prospective doctoral and STEM master's student's informing these students of the following information - academic programs, admissions requirements, financial assistance, housing opportunities, student activities, organization, parking, orientation, student services, and general information about the Graduate College.
• Develops, coordinates, and implement recruitment strategies for various programs within the Office of Research and Graduate Education as they arise.
• Evaluate recruitment strategies to ensure the needs and objectives of the program and university are met.
• Be able to attend and prepare travel arrangements for several approved recruitment events such as graduate fairs, science symposiums, academies of science and research conferences/events.
• Experience utilizing a Central Application System (CAS) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
• Organize admission applications and provide application status updates to applicants.
• Provide information about our recruitment efforts and applications to the Administrative Director of Graduate Students to assist in developing grant proposals.
• Gather data to prepare final reports, conducting statistical analysis, and designing questionnaires to improve the recruitment process.

Location
MU - Marshall University

Salary Range
$39,500 - $51,400- Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Salary Grade
6

Salary Type
Salary

Time Type
Full-Time

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Communications/Marketing/English
Experience
  • Prior experience in Recruitment, Marketing and Communications is highly desirable.
  • Experience with developing content and graphics in Umbraco or WordPress environment.


Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
MU0925NE

Open Date
08/15/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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