Marketing Coordinator

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering’s mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

40% Story collection, writing, web posting:

Responsible for writing and maintaining content pipeline for all web stories about the department’s research, faculty, students, and alumni. Main liaison for College of Engineering Communications & Marketing news team to pitch stories about the department and coordinate larger news opportunities. Posting web stories and other content to the department website.

30% Social Media and Graphic Design

Content creation for department social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formally Twitter.) Maintaining a content calendar and monthly reporting on social media analytics. Responsible for graphic design and video editing of social media content in keeping with the department’s brand style guide. Creation of presentations, flyers, internal screen advertisements, posters, etc. for various meetings, events, campaigns, and marketing efforts.

20% Marketing administrative support

Supporting the department’s communication and marketing team by tracking branded swag inventory, updating email lists, picking up materials from vendors, assisting with onboarding tasks for department members, etc. Responsible for collecting, drafting, and sending of the internal U-M ME department monthly e-newsletter by connecting with department managers and other stakeholders for content and sharing draft with department leadership.

10% Event Support

Supporting events run by the department such as endowed professorships, lectures, team building events, and others. Pre-event support of updating event calendars on the U-M ME website and Happening@Michigan websites. Putting together RSVP forms, email invitations, and other pre-event needs. Writing introductory words for department chair to kickoff events. Helping on the day of the event by setting up posters, basic minimal IT setup (Zoom and mics), and other needs as they come up.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor degree, and 2 years of experience.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

Background Screening

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.