Marketing and Communications Specialist 

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications

NCSA is seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to serve as Marketing and Communications Specialist. A successful candidate will produce internal communications aimed at staff and affiliate audiences, support executive communications; manage outreach activities such as NCSA facilities tours; and maintain communications platforms, including publication standards. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit jobs.illinois.edu. The search close date is November 1, 2023. The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Internal Communications:

• Produce and publish announcements and news that impacts or is of interest to NCSA staff, faculty affiliates and student interns via print and digital channels.
  
• Manage and produce weekly staff newsletter, including developing story ideas, writing and editing, and managing production using email platform.
  
• Maintain NCSA website and Marketing and Communications wikis, including updating content and processes for regular assessment.
  
• Support Marketing and Communications leadership in production of the NCSA annual report and other executive communications.
  
• Collaborate with NCSA Marketing and Communications team members to best leverage shared assets and messaging among different audiences.
  
• Work with external partners to coordinate amplification of shared news items.
  
• Guide projects from start to finish and provide updates to the Marketing and Communications team using project management tools.
  Community Engagement:
  
• Under direction of the Marketing and Communications director, support planning and execution of NCSA events such as All-Staff meetings, including developing communications assets and announcements.
  
• In coordination with other NCSA staff, manage NCSA tours program, including developing protocols and communications assets and guiding tours on a regular basis.
  

MarComm Support:

• Support Assistant Director of Marketing as needed in developing and executing stakeholder communications plans.
• Edit and proofread materials as needed by the department.
• Provide event support including conference attendance as needed.
• Maintain adherence to brand style guidelines set forth by the NCSA MarComm leadership in cooperation with University style.
• Support other team members with drafting communications as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area, which included writing, editing or publications management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional work experience in writing, editing, marketing, public relations, communications, community engagement, or a related professional area, which included writing, editing or publications management.
  
• Experience as a writer or editor in print, digital or broadcast media.
  
• Experience in internal communications with a public relations firm or a large institution.
  
• Experience working at a university or other large non-profit agency, including working with executives.
  
• Experience in community engagement/working with the general public.
  
• Experience with WordPress and other communications platforms.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, including proven ability to understand and clearly communicate complex technical or scientific information to general audiences, both in writing and verbally.
  
• Understanding of internal communications best practices.
  
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to build and manage positive working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects, processes and deadlines simultaneously using a variety of technologies.
  
• Ability to take direction as well as work independently in a diverse, sometimes fast-paced hybrid environment of in-person and remote work.
  
• Familiarity with writing in AP Style.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after November 1. 2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 1, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please provide a resume and cover letter for this position. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact jgoodly@illinois.edu For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1020172
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu