Responsibilities

• Brand Stewardship and Support 55%
• - Communicates brand policies and standards and suggests updates as technology evolves
• - Provide day-to-day management of brand trademarks and related assets, including management of brand email and inquiries, brand audits and compliance reviews
• - Counsels units on brand policies and standards in collaboration with brand manager; serves on UMN sign committee
• - Assists with developing relevant marketing and brand management trainings and resources
• - Assists with and maintains brand management programs
• - Assists with developing marketing plans and presentations on brand and marketing initiatives
• - Supports and assists Senior Account Services Director and Senior Brand Strategist on key marketing initiatives
• - Maintains a commitment to the University’s goals that encourage equity and diversity
• Project Management 30%

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, marketing, art or related field
• Four years of professional marketing communications experience, including managing brand systems and marketing communications projects
• Proven ability to apply brand principles and standards across marketing channels
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse partners and perspectives.
• Outstanding project management skills and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in informal and formal teams with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to facilitate work of various departments to accomplish common goals
• Very detail-oriented

Benefits

• - Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• - Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• - Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• - Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• - University HSA contributions
• - Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• - Employee wellbeing program
• - Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• - Financial counseling services