Communications Coordinator, Student Success
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Division of Student Success at the University ofTennessee is seeking a Communications Coordinator.
This position reports to the Assistant Director ofCommunications in the Division of Student Success. With direction from theAssistant Director, the incumbent coordinates communications processes for theDivision of Student Success units which are: Office of First-Year Programs, NewStudent Orientation, Academic Inclusion Initiatives, Academic Success Center,Veterans Resource Center, Campus Advising, Career Development and AcademicExploration, Honors & Scholars Programs, and Undergraduate Research and Fellowships.
The Communications Coordinator will develop and executeexisting communication strategies for the advancement of student success,retention, and graduation. Communication methods include digital (e.g., web,email, presentations, videos) and print (e.g., brochures, posters, guidebooks).At the direction of division leadership, coordinate the redesign of thedivision website and provide ongoing maintenance for the division's web pages. Executethe development and maintenance of a consistent, coordinated social mediapresence for the division. Attend external meetings with Student Success andcampus stakeholders to inform the consistency, coordination, and effectivenessof internal and external communication strategies. Assist the Assistant Directorwith gathering of data (e.g., communication open rates) related to theeffectiveness of communications strategies for division leadership review andaction. Incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required skills/knowledge/abilities:
· Knowledge of communication fundamentals andability to translate them into specific projects.
· Demonstrated oral and written communicationskills.
· Ability to read and understand data includingcharts, graphics, and tables.
· Ability to create social media posts includingdesign and text.
· Ability to work collaboratively with others.
· Skill in designing and maintaining Wordpresswebpages.
· Ability to design graphics through platformsincluding Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Preferred skills/knowledge/abilities:
· Ability to analyze data and make recommendationsfor action.
Required level of education and experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing,Advertising, Journalism, or related field plus 2 years of experience withcreating and executing communications content.
· Experience creating social media content andmaintaining websites is required.
· Demonstration of oral and written communicationsskills that collaboratively advance communications projects.
· The incumbent is required to be able to readdata (e.g., graphs, charts).
Desired level of experience:
· 4 years of experience in creating and executingcommunications content is preferred, specifically experience managing internalcommunications within a mid-to large-sized organization desirable.
Job: Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Vice Provost Student Success
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 14, 2020, 10:46:21 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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