Organization's Summary Statement:

This position is located in Saint Mary’s County, MD.

The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland regional
higher education center seeks to hire a Communications
Coordinator. The Coordinator will assist with communications
strategies, tactics, and deliverables to include:
-Researching, writing, and editing newsletter stories
-Updating and maintaining the USMSM website
-Managing USMSM social media accounts
-Assisting with events and visitors/VIPs
-Working with staff and external marketing contractor to develop
recruiting and marketing material
-Assisting exec director with PowerPoints and community
messages
-Other duties as assigned.

In addition to duties supporting the USMSM, this individual will
support messaging efforts with the Clark School of Engineering’s
MATRIX lab (on site), and the University System of Maryland.
Under direction of the Executive Director for USMSM, duties will
be prioritized to best suit the needs of the Center.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References (no emails sent from the system)

Posting Close Date: March 21st, 2025

Physical Demands:

-Almost all of the physical activity required for this position is office-based, primarily working with a computer.
-Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
-At events, there is some need to do set up and take down of light materials such as literature, signs, etc.
-Visual acuity to review materials, designs, publications, etc.
-Ability to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings and other campus events.
-Ability to communicate with internal and external constituents who have inquiries.
-Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
-Ability to work adjustable hours as necessary – some weekends, early mornings, and late evenings will be required.

Preferences:

-Knowledge of Drupal website content management interface,
website copywriting, Adobe Illustrator or -QuarkXPress, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Acrobat
Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Business Content Manager
orACT! Database management software.
-Good editorial, organization, leadership and management skills
-Experience dealing with the media, and publishing production.
-Newsletter creation (content planning through execution), email
marketing strategy, social media analytics.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.

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