Communications Coordinator

• Develops and analyzes comprehensive marketing communications plans for the Dean's office, School events, and all academic programs within the School (minors, BS, BSE, GC, GLP, MA, MS, MSE, EdS, EdD & PhD). Works with Dean's office, department chairs, faculty, and staff to implement the plans. Works with partners, vendors, and departments to produce and manage marketing campaigns/materials/projects (fliers, brochures, digital and print ads, organic social, info packets, presentations, direct mail, email, internal/external digital & print signage, publications, etc.). Educates School leadership, faculty, staff, and student staff on current and innovative marketing strategies and technologies as well as the importance of maintaining the KU brand in all communications. Serve as resource to support the marketing needs of the five academic departments and one affiliated program.
• Supports staff use of CRM systems. Develops, implements, and coordinates communications/campaigns focused on improving funnel layer conversions.
• Supervises any assigned student assistants and assigns tasks as needed.
• Manages key marketing distribution lists and email marketing databases.
• Works closely with events coordinator, recruitment team, and other staff members to support communications & marketing for School events.
• Prepares press release content and works with KU News team for local, regional, and national distribution.
• Works on multiple, simultaneous projects with varying deadlines.

• Serves as School of Education & Human Sciences webmaster. Develops and manages School of Education & Human Science's Website Marketing Protocol for seven content management system domains, working closely with KU Information Technology (IT) and designated staff. Ensures content is monitored and updated regularly to guarantee accurate and new information. Ensures that news, events, information and updates are routinely and appropriately published. Directs the preparation and/or editing of materials for website publication, including ads, photos, audio, and video. Routinely reviews other sites, explores new technology and solicits feedback to make recommendations regarding effectiveness. Provides direction and assigns projects for School's IT/programmer staff to ensure all School web sites are maintained and functioning properly.
• Directs content and moderates the School's public-facing marketing content and social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium blog, and YouTube) to support marketing communication plans. Ensures appropriate content is shared and user engagement occurs effectively. Provides guidance on social media strategy to staff and departments.

• Serves as liaison with KU Public Affairs (KU Marketing Communications and KU News), Information Technology (IT), and third-party marketing partners such as Everspring). Serve as representative on the KU Communicators & Public Affairs Cabinet, KU Creatives group, and KU Graduate Recruitment Council. Represents the School of Education & Human Sciences at meetings and other events.

• Monitors School email inbox on an ongoing basis, forwarding messages to appropriate staff members; provides day-of event support as needed (e.g., managing attendees, assisting IT representatives with technical setup, etc.); and other duties as assigned by Dean.

1. Travel in the local region and coordinate event photography needs as needed.

1. Bachelor's degree in marketing, Public Relations, communications, journalism or related field.
2. One year of marketing, communications, recruiting or related professional experience.
3. Previous experience working with social media and appropriate design software programs (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, etc.) as evidenced by application materials.
4. Previous experience developing high impact marketing presentations as evidenced by application materials.
5. Demonstrated strong verbal and writing skills as evidenced by application materials.

1. Master's degree in marketing, journalism or related field.
2. Previous experience in higher education setting, as evidenced by application materials.
3. Previous experience with the educational landscape, legislature, and current education trends in the United States and Kansas, as evidenced by application materials.
4. Previous experience in and demonstrated familiarity with various technologies and communication platforms/systems (e.g. project management tools, artificial intelligence software, emerging social media trends, etc.) and social media, as evidenced by application materials.
5. Demonstrated familiarity with School of Education & Human Sciences programs, as evidenced by application materials.
6. Previous experience with basic photography, as evidenced by application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.
• 5 sample PDFs of examples of your marketing pieces from your portfolio.