Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
• Administers and maintains existing strategic plans.
• Recommends changes and improvements as needed to maximize and ensure effective communications and best practices ultimately leading to a culture of engagement and participation with the University.
• Collaboration
• Involves significant level of collaboration with internal team and department partners to accomplish strategic goals.
• Examples of key partnerships and work involved below:
• NAA – supporting online engagement efforts for signature programs, events, and initiatives
• ARD User Services – assisting with audience data management and advanced troubleshooting
• ARD Marketing and Communications – implementing best practices including accessibility, inclusive language, editorial style, and brand
• Other ARD teams (including, but not limited to,, Annual Giving, Special Events, Athletics) – (minimal) collaboration as assigned

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required.

Preferred

• Experience working with Salesforce products (i.e. Marketing Cloud, Blackthorn Events) or similar database(s) preferred
• Experience working with a content management system for basic web editing (i.e. Cascade CMS) preferred
• Experience working with a constituent records management system preferred
• Strategic lens —Brings an understanding of marketing and communications and project management best practices and identifies potential opportunities for adjustments and improvements.

Benefits

• At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
• Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more .