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Marketing Communications Specialist
Full-time; non-exempt
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend hours
Hybrid Work Schedule
$55,000-$65,000
Associate Vice President, Marketing and Content Strategy
The Marketing Communications Specialist is a member of the KU Alumni’s (KUA) Marketing & Content Strategy Department. The team develops, creates and implements impactful marketing communications campaigns and initiatives in support of the KUA’s objectives.
Responsibilities include writing content for internal and external audiences to promote the organization and its benefits through storytelling and creative content. This position serves as a liaison between the Marketing & Content Strategy Department and KUA’s revenue teams, which include Sales, Business Development and Donor Relations. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Engagement team to promote its events and programs.
Organization and Time Management
Demonstrates strong organizational skills, meets deadlines, manages multiple priorities effectively and maintains attention to detail.
Strategic and Analytical Thinking
Applies critical thinking to assess situations, identify trends and develop sound strategies that support KUA’s goals
Problem-Solving Ability
Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, evaluates options and implements practical and innovative resolutions
Creativity and Innovation
Brings fresh ideas and creative solutions to enhance processes, programming and communication. Encourages a culture of innovation
Leadership and Initiative
Leads by example, inspires collaboration and takes ownership of projects and responsibilities. Supports team success and continuous improvement
Interpersonal and Relationship-Building Skills
Communicates effectively and respectfully. Builds and maintains positive relationships within KUA and with external partners, alumni and stakeholders
Self-Motivation and Professional Growth
Takes initiative in learning, demonstrates curiosity and seeks out opportunities to grow professionally and contribute more meaningfully
Receptiveness to Feedback
Welcomes constructive feedback, reflects on it and applies it to enhance performance and team dynamics
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment is generally an office setting with moderate noise levels but can include exposure to noise and temperature variances at both indoor and outdoor events. The employee must be able to travel occasionally for offsite meetings and events.
The position description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. These duties will be related to the employee’s expertise and support the goals of the department and organization. Reasonable accommodation will be made to ensure that these responsibilities align with the employee’s capacity and role.
Friday, August 8 (5 p.m. Central Time).
Submit two professional writing samples along with your resume: one sample of no more than 100 words and second sample of no more than 500 words. Applications should be submitted to dparman@kualumni.org.
It is the policy and commitment of KU Alumni to prohibit discrimination in employment practices, organizational activities and provision of services on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on protected characteristics, KU Alumni also strives to prevent subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (like bias and stereotyping). Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place here.
KU Alumni is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact Dwight Parman at dparman@kualumni.org or 785.864.4763.
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