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Marketing Coordinator

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Department: Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary set at $42,608/yr for the position

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, flexible

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Bring awareness & updates about the GEAR UP program & all it has to offer to invested parties & those involved! Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a state-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 and first year in college. Create digital content for newsletters, maintain the website, post to social media platforms where & when appropriate to the users of these various arenas. Keep our partners, families, kiddos & regulatory parties informed of our events, workshops & other pertinent information. Handle the information output for all our regions so we have a uniform & consistent messaging but still captivating & informative. Be part of a team that makes a difference in lives & works together towards a common mission but also has autonomy to truly shine in their respective roles. Apply now for your chance with us today!

Job Summary

Provides outreach to prospective or current students, faculty and staff, and/or external partners. Collaborates with others on the creation and design of printed and digital materials.

Essential Functions

Engages with on and off-campus customers and related departments. Enhances customer base and strengthens the unit and/or University's image. Coordinates the development and implementation of promotional projects, events, and/or presentations. Collaborates with stakeholders on the design and layout and prepares visually appealing branding elements and finished products for use in print and digital mediums while maintaining the University brand and image. Develops written and digital marketing materials for recruitment and/or department program use.

Job Duties

Designs and implements a marketing strategy for the Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP federally funded grant. Includes maintaining a website, designing posters and brochures, assisting with grant reports and promoting the program on social media. Also designs manuals for staff.

Required Education and Experience:

  • 60 hours of college coursework in communications, marketing or related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 hours can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic Understanding of State of Kansas foster care system.
  • Familiar with the education systems and assessments in the State of Kansas. Strong computer, writing, and oral communication skills.
  • Able to analyze problems and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to manage time, deadlines & documentation needs.
  • Familiar with Canva &/or other Adobe products.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field.
  • Knowledge of Canva &/or other adobe products.
  • Understand analytics from social media platforms for continued reporting.

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Valid Driver's license

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Ability to drive 7 to 15 passenger van safely & travel distances regularly.
Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking.
Must be able to attend community and school presentations.
Overnight travel occasionally to trainings and conferences may be required. 

 

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