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University of Rochester Alumni Relations Marketing Manager in Rochester, New York
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 109 H
Compensation Range:
$26.90 - $37.66
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations Communications, the Marketing Manager assists with marketing communications campaigns to support the engagement objectives of University Advancement. The Marketing Manager for Alumni Communications plays a key role in the development and writing of a variety of alumni collateral, including: print, digital, and electronic communications. This includes preparing copy, creating compelling messages, and consistent performance analysis of marketing efforts to continually improve strategies.
This position has a focus on writing, developing marketing plans, and creating content for communications that support strategic Advancement priorities–including alumni events. The constituent areas of focus for this role includes, but is not limited to: young alumni, lifelong learning, students, career, regional, volunteers, and equity and inclusion programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Marketing Strategy
Collaborate with the Director to help write cohesive marketing plans that outline strategies, tactics, and in concert with the other Marketing Manager, a communications calendar either on a fiscal year or calendar year basis.
Develop approaches to support alumni focused advancement programs and events that meet both short and long-term goals and objectives of the office. Analyze current UR methods and those of other institutions to create best practices.
Help create a seamless alumni messaging strategy that encourages engagement across all ages and University participation.
Work with the Director to amplify class notes presence and Alumni bookshelf in all facets, including but not limited to, the alumni website, Rochester Review magazine, Rochester Buzz , digital newsletter publications, and in work with reunion and class programs team.
Attend video and photo shoots as a representative of the University, and steward alumni who are being featured.
Content Marketing and Promotions
Serve as the primary alumni relations writer and content producer for a variety of mediums including email, print, social, and digital efforts while balancing existing sources, and new content creation to ensure a consistent message for all recipients.
Write and develop content, including event marketing, newsletter features, and alumni profiles/spotlights.
Develop engaging and enticing event communications.
Content Development
Help identify stories and alumni feature ideas for content and promotion as well as interview them and draft content from these experiences.
Liaison with managers across Advancement and the University to build partnerships and identify areas of collaboration.
Write content for publications outside of Alumni Relations and Advancement, as needed, that focuses on and highlight key organizational priorities, whenever possible.
General
Uphold the use of marketing project protocol, including: use of the communications request form, approvals routing, editorial style guide, and internal distribution. Be the main point of contact for process revisions and distribution.
Serve as a backup for the Social Media manager when necessary.
Meliora Weekend duties as assigned (duties become a priority from July-October).
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree
3-4 years of marketing, project management, communications, alumni relations, development, or comparable experience, preferable in a higher-education setting.
Prior event marketing promotion experience not required but helpful.
Prior experience working with vendors, including graphic designers, printers, and mailing services.
Outstanding communication skills, including direct interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization, project management, writing, and proofreading skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with keen attention to detail.
Knowledge of social networking media, particularly Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
Comprehension of email marketing software platforms; Emma, Litmus, Salesforce, and iModules (subject to change) preferred.
Knowledge of basic database programming technology and management.
Understanding of web-based technologies, including basic knowledge of HTML.
Knowledge of design applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator, and proficiency with Canva and the Microsoft Office suite of products preferred.
Ability to approach assignments in a proactive manner and look for ways to improve internal processes.
A personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education and a desire to change the world.
Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish objectives.
Occasional travel; some evening and weekend work.
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