Marketing Associate (Marketing Account Manager) - Creative & Digital Services

Marketing Associate (Marketing Account Manager) - Creative & Digital Services

Hiring Department: Creative & Digital Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Shift: Monday

• Friday, 8:30am

• 5:00pm (various); ability to work remotely.

Salary: Up to $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Requisition ID: 1014432

Posting Close Date: May 23, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

UIC Creative & Digital Services:

UIC Creative & Digital Services (CDS) operates as a full-service agency offering creative services and marketing development strategies to elevate our clients' projects. CDS provides graphic design, printing services, photography and video production services, marketing development, and social media support.

Planning an event? CDS will design and print the materials you need, digitally capture your event, and provide images for posting on social media.

For more information, visit www.creative.uic.edu

Description:

UIC is seeking a Marketing Associate (Marketing Account Manager) to join the Creative and Digital Services team. The Marketing Associate (Marketing Account Manager) is responsible for managing customer marketing projects from inception through the design and/or print process. Works with Student Affairs units, as well as other university departments, to identify marketing needs, develop plans, and work with appropriate units to manage projects through to completion.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and make recommendations to department requests related to marketing projects and initiatives. Anticipate and manage customer needs that may lead to project generation. Identify and manage vendor and internal resource relationships in the execution of projects and campaigns.

• Define, execute, and monitor the development of marketing materials including all aspects from design to production for video, print, social media, and web products for customers.

• Participate in the development, implementation and tracking of marketing strategies and branding initiatives.

• Assist with maintenance and development of customer base.

• Support departmental initiatives related to customer growth.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Creative & Digital Services creative and print services capabilities.

• Stay abreast of marketing industry and design trends as well as project management and direct customer interface support.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.

• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.

Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years (36 months) of professional experience working in the agency, advertising, promotions, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.

Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply.

You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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