Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Customer relationship management
- Google Suite
- Master's degree
- Social media management
- Strategic planning
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number: 128279
Title: Manager
Functional Title: Communications Manager
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: AGNR-Agricultural & Resource Economics
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Agricultural and Resource Economics Department at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a Communications Manager who will be responsible for collaboratively developing, executing and evaluating communication and marketing plans and associated activities that aim to advance the department’s goals, elevate our brand and image, and engage audiences. The position reports to the Director of Administration. The incumbent will serve in the role of website and digital manager, develop and use stories and/or videos as parts of communication projects, manage relationships with alumni, plan and execute department events, and be responsible for department information management. The successful position holder will be equally excellent in assessing, planning, organizing, executing, managing, and evaluating by applying both technical and life skills, through exceptional stakeholder understanding, relationship building, exceptional organization and execution. They will be a proactive self-starter, strategic thinker, and active listener able to discern opportunities and deliver agreed-upon results. They will be a savvy administrator, organizers of data management and use of data for planning and decision-making. The goal of the department is to engage prospective and admitted students, promote our scholarship and student success, and promote our brand. The Communications Manager should be entrepreneurial at their work and undertake establishing organization-wide relationships that will facilitate a system approach to planning and execution aligned with our needs.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, agricultural economics, or related field.
Experience:
5 years of professional work experience in a communications or similar role and use of a content management system.
Experience using design software to create assets.
Project management experience.
Customer relationship management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of digital communications and tools (Drupal, Site Executive, CRM, MS, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Paint, Canva, Video producing, etc.)
Knowledge of and use of social media communication and platforms
IT knowledge including the desire and ability to continue learning and improving by using technology
Project/change management basics
Software applications for business
Project and process management
Critical and analytical thinking
Creativity and innovative thinking
Emotional intelligence
Relationship building, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Proactive and positive
Self-motivated curious learner
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Able to exercise good judgment and make decisions independently
Able to function in a fast-paced, data-driven, client-centered environment
Able and willing to work independently and collaboratively
Able to think strategically and operationally
Able to manage competing priorities with ease and finesse
Able to relate to students and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
Able to identify and use technology for business purposes
Able to successfully work with diverse stakeholders
Able to troubleshoot and problem solve
Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders
Preferences:Preferences:
Master’s degree in a related area (especially a business field)
5+ years of progressively responsible program or project management experience at an institution of higher education
5+ years of experience in digital communications and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning and execution in the communications field
Demonstrated experience planning and executing successful communications campaigns
Industry certifications
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
The University of Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits program.
Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
Flexible work opportunities
UMCP Tuition Remission for employees and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
And many more…
The department requests that each applicant upload 2 supplemental documents – a writing sample and a portfolio.
Supplemental documents:
Definitions of expectations for Required Application Documents
Writing samples examples (looking for applicants who can write for specific audiences such that themessage is understood and the desired action is taken):
- Research papers from a job or class
- Policy
- Grant proposal
- Marketing pitch
- Business case
- Communications/Marketing plan
- Blog posts
- Press releases
- Articles (published)
delivery of appealing and targeted multi-media activities)
- A social media contest (that garnered a lot of engagement)
- An annual conference (that sold out)
- A webinar series that generated many marketing leads
- A product launch that garnered news coverage in major publications
- An affiliate partnership with an influencer led to a significant boost in sales
- Brochures, illustrations, design of websites/pagesthat increased awareness, promoted a brand, etc.
Writing Sample – please upload at least one and no more than three writing samples as a single pdf
Portfolio – please include two to three samples as a single pdf
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Able to commit to a regular work schedule, noting that occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required for specific events.
Incumbent performs duties within an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position occasionally requires walking some distance to attend meetings and programs.
Posting Date: 06/23/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 07/19/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.