Job Description

How to Apply

Your application package must include all of the following in order to be considered. Due to system limitations, these must be submitted as a single PDF.

• A cover letter, not to exceed one page. Please describe your specific interest in the position, as well as your skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

• Your resume.

• 2 writing samples (press release, web article, etc.) and 2 basic design samples (flyer, banner, etc.) that illustrate your skills and range.

What You\'ll Do

Your primary goal in this position will be to promote two cross-campus programs, the Exercise & Sport Science Initiative (ESSI) and the University of Michigan Concussion Center (UMCC), through strategic marketing, communications, and collaboration with campus, state, national, and international organizations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in the U-M School of Kinesiology, you\'ll perform responsibilities including the below. Review more detail in the full job description here. Communications (Internal and External)

• Initiate and positively influence the perceptions and narratives about ESSI and UMCC
• Develop strategic marketing and communications roadmaps using shared project management tools
• Pitch story ideas to and collaborate with marketing and communications professionals across campus

Creative (Writing and Design)

• Translate research findings from and write impact stories about faculty, staff, students, and alums
• Write content for newsletters, emails, and more
• Design marketing collateral for development efforts, events, academic courses, and more
• Create content for and maintain both centers\xe2\x80\x99 websites

Social Media

• Direct social media strategies (Twitter, LinkedIn) and develop content

Other

• Use data analytics to improve marketing campaigns
• Hire, train, oversee, and evaluate student interns

Who We Are

The School of Kinesiology is one of the fastest-growing schools at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Currently, we have three undergraduate majors, three master\xe2\x80\x99s degree programs, two doctoral programs, and 26 research labs and centers. We are proud to occupy the fully renovated School of Kinesiology Building, a 228,000 gross square foot space in the heart of central campus. It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; read more about us here: https://www.kines.umich.edu/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelor\'s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or other related field
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience
• Experience using email platforms (Constant Contact), website systems (WordPress, Drupal), graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva)

Additional Information

This is an initial one-year, term-limited position with the potential to extend based on successful performance and funding. An offer may be extended outside the general salary range shared in this posting based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for this role. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process. This is an onsite position (with potential for a hybrid/remote option up to 2 days/week).

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Opening ID

233351

Working Title

Communications Strategist

Job Title

Communications Specialist

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Kinesiology

Department

School of Kinesiology

Posting Begin/End Date

4/17/2023 - 5/01/2023

Salary

$60,000.00 - $67,000.00

Career Interest

Communications & Marketing