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Recruitment & Marketing Specialist

Job Details

Position Number:

T99944

Functional Title:

Recruitment & Marketing Specialist

Position Type:

Temporary Staff

Position Eclass:

ST - SHRA Temp Hourly

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

LIS is housed in the School of Education, and offers degrees in the following academic program areas: B.S. in Information Science (BSIS); Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS); M.Ed. in Teacher Education, Instructional Technology Concentration.

Position Summary:

The UNCG Department of Library & Information Science is looking for a part-time LIS Recruitment & Marketing Specialist. This position would be responsible for a broad array of forward-facing recruitment and communications duties, such as:

  • Assist in recruitment efforts for the LIS, M.Ed., and BSIS programs, including preparing for conferences and attending recruitment events.
  • Work closely with department program heads on specific recruitment campaigns.
  • Maintain all aspects of multiple social media accounts and post departmental announcements and news.
  • Document and track social media data, and make sure pages are compliant with social media guidelines.
  • Make sure social media and recruitment campaigns are inclusive and reach diverse and underrepresented populations.
  • Manage the LIS email account. Respond to simple inquiries about the program and forward other messages to their intended recipient.
  • Help build and maintain an LIS alumni network.
  • Foster relationships with incoming students and graduates.
  • Interact with students and faculty to gather information for social media and departmental events.
  • Work with LIS and BSIS student organizations to promote news and events.
  • Disseminate job opportunities via the listserv and by posting to the job board.
  • Help plan, advertise, and staff departmental events.
  • Help design physical and digital media such as brochures, flyers, FAQs, and banners.
  • Help maintain the departmental website.
  • Document major events via photo and video.
  • Help maintain and organize departmental technology.
  • Help manage synchronous streaming of meetings and events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This part-time temporary position is 20 hours per week, and requires an unpaid 30-day hiatus every 11 months. The position is renewable contingent on available funds and performance. In-person work is required, but some remote hours may be possible.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency, or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills, advanced social media skills, familiarity with streaming media, and a college degree, preferably in communications, marketing, or PR.

Tenure Status:

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please upload a cover letter, resume, and references.

We invite applications from candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the context of their respective disciplinary area. The candidate’s commitment to the promotion of EDI may be reflected in one or more areas including, but not limited to, activities that disseminate information that promotes a more inclusive and equitable society, the promotion of equity and inclusion within professional communities and professional practices associated with specific disciplinary fields, and the cultivation of knowledge advancing equity and supporting more diverse and inclusive communities. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package.

Recruitment Range:

$18/hour

Org #-Department:

Library & Information Science - 12005

Job Open Date:

11/16/2022

For Best Consideration Date:

12/02/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

0.500

Type of Appointment:

Temporary

Number of Months per Year:

11

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Physical Effort:

Reading - C, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - C

Work Environment:

Inside - C

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
Website
Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US

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