STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT #00084179

Rolla, MO (On-site)

$53K/yr – $68K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the university marketing program, shaping strategy for admissions, colleges, and fundraising while turning data into creative media decisions and coordinated paid campaigns across print, digital, outdoor, and social channels.

  • Own: marketing strategy and campaign management for university units and campaigns; audience includes prospective students, alumni, and donors.
  • Growth/Attribution: analyze performance with market research and analytics to optimize messages and media buys.
  • Execution & Governance: initiate media buys, coordinate paid promotion timelines, and report results to campus leadership and marketing peers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage marketing strategies and campaigns for the university and specific entities, including admissions and individual colleges/units, to further the university's goals related to visibility, reputation, student recruitment, and fundraising and alumni relations
  • Direct, assess and evaluate performance of marketing campaigns using market research and other analytics tools to market thoughtful and creative recommendations on key messages and media purchases
  • Initiate contact for media buys, set timelines and coordinate development and execution of all forms of paid promotion, including but not limited to print, digital, outdoor, and social media
  • Communicate and report marketing and advertising efforts, evaluate the performance of marketing campaigns, and work with other members of the marketing and communications team to ensure the right tone and message are incorporated
  • Work with marketing and communications colleagues and senior campus leadership to determine appropriate annual marketing spend, including special requests from colleges/units
  • Communicate S&T's marketing initiatives and research to internal and external stakeholders
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 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.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a world-class technological research university. Founded in 1870 as one of the first technological schools west of the Mississippi, Missouri S&T offers a broad array of degrees in engineering, the sciences, business, information technology, the humanities and liberal arts, and education -- all in an environment that emphasizes technological literacy. We were originally known as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (Missouri School of Mines or MSM), then the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR). In 2008, we became Missouri S&T.

Founded in 2016
Rolla, Missouri, USA
3.3K employees (74 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
515.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$328
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.6%
Direct
43.8%
Referral
6.1%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
74 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2023
    Grant

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