Responsibilities

• Developing effective external relations for the college in collaboration with the central marketing and communications
• Advising the vice provost and dean, associate deans, and department chairs on communications strategies and outreach
• Coordinating with development and alumni relations staff on alumni and donor relations communications and marketing
• Developing written content for marketing materials that support the college’s marketing and visibility goals, including print and digital communications materials, such as news releases, print and electronic newsletters, and website content
• Developing content for and managing college-level social media channels
• Providing expertise and assistance for other staff within the college and departments who are responsible for mid- to high-level communications tasks, such as online content, newsletters, etc.
• Positioning the vice provost and dean, associate deans, department chairs and other college faculty as thought leaders and influencers to enhance the university’s visibility and influence
• Ensuring consistent messaging, brand identity and achievement of marketing goals between the college and the university at large
• Along with the user interface and user experience designer (UX/UI designer), attending college-level meetings as co-liaison between the college and the marketing and communications department
• Coordinating with UX/UI designer on user experience with CEC website and department websites

Requirements

• This position requires talent, tact and tenacity, strong writing and storytelling skills, a collaborative mindset, the ability to influence others, political savvy, an enterprising outlook, and good doses of creativity, dauntless positivity in the face of difficulty, humor and humility.
• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.