Communications & Marketing Specialist

Communications & Marketing Specialist

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $44,050.00/Yr. - USD $85,780.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Marketing, Communications, & Multimedia

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Facilities Administration

Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt

Req ID: 8221

Overview

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a creative, motivated Communications and Marketing Specialist to help share the stories, people, and impact behind the work that keeps our campus running. In this role, you will develop and deliver communications, marketing, and promotional materials across a variety of platforms, supporting a dynamic division that serves thousands of students, employees, and visitors every day. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys transforming information into engaging content, collaborating with teams across campus, and helping build a strong, consistent brand voice. You'll have the opportunity to craft messaging for digital platforms, print materials, campus campaigns, and internal communications that highlight the essential work of Facilities Management. If you love connecting people through meaningful communication, enjoy creative problem solving, and want to make a positive impact at a nationally ranked institution, we'd love for you to consider joining our team at Auburn University.

Responsibilities

• Develops marketing and communication plans to promote the vision, mission, goals and achievements of a school, college, department, alumni or University program directly engaged in instruction, research or outreach.
• Researches, designs and composes content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages, or broadcast media.
• Coordinates the production of materials to include content/style editing, designing, printing, photography and/or copywriting.
• Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, production schedules and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors.
• Submits material to journals, associations or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests. Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs.
• Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities, in conjunction with University staff.
• Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well as participation at conferences or trade shows.
• May maintain files, databases and electronic records of materials.
• May develop and manage a unit budget as well as assist with preparation of contract or grant proposals.

Qualifications

Level I:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.

Level II:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field and 2 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.

Level III:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field and 4 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism.

Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!