Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

The Marketing Coordinator works closely with the Associate Director of University Marketing Communications (UMC) and the team to implement and execute strategic, campus-wide marketing initiatives. The position requires exceptional project management, coordination, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include supporting the University Marketing Communications team and campus partners through project development oversight, and ongoing coordination to ensure timely and effective execution of initiatives. This is a full time, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.  

Responsibilities:

• Project Management Workflow Oversight; proactive meeting with internal clients to initiate projects; work with departments campus-wide to conceptualize, develop and implement design projects; scope individual projects and needs of overarching projects; manage deadlines for all marketing assets related to a project; collect approvals, deliverables appropriate to final pieces; maintains project documentation; ensures current branding and messaging are used consistently
• Ongoing Marketing Operations/Project Management; manages Marketing Communication initiatives; assist in managing workflow software, including but not limited to Function Fox, Asana; supports implementation of new tools and platforms; consistent stakeholder/client communication; assists with intaking of project initiation and completion; assist Associate Director UMC with invoice and vendor documentation
• Coordination of Marketing Support Fulfillment; manage template based design efforts; work with vendor directly for campus-wide Name Badge request fulfillments; design overflow print/design graphics to assist with the marketing and promotion of the University; coordinate and facilitate delivery of marketing materials for off-site use; create campus job requests for delivery of event space materials

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, but not limited to these 
• 1 years related experience in project management/coordination, marketing, content creation, etc.
• Knowledge of Adobe Suites, project management systems (Asana, Function Fox etc.)  preferred but not required

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.  

Email:  hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710 (please use cover sheet)

$22.72/hr (approx. $44k)

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints. 

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