Communications Coordinator
The University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on June 11, 2019
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The communications team at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa engages directly with students, alumni, peer business schools, employees, and corporate partners through digital, print, and social media to tell the academic, research, and outreach story of Tippie in a way that inspires respect, belonging, and financial support.
We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to plan, develop, and implement the outreach efforts of the finance and accounting departments through the writing, editing, and production of Exchange and Iowa Ledger alumni magazines. In addition, this position serves as the manager of the college’s digital asset management system. This role will support, implement, and improve the communication efforts of the college as a member of the communications team.
ABOUT TIPPIE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
As a Top-25 public business school, we’re known for our academic rigor, our work ethic, and our Iowa-nice culture. We are over 3,000 students in programs spanning BBA to PhD. We are six academic departments—accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and entrepreneurship, and business analytics. We are eight centers and institutes, and three student-managed endowment funds. We are 50,000 alumni and growing. We hold the gold standard of accreditations, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and have maintained the accreditation since 1923. Our leadership is forward-thinking and pioneering, and our advisory boards serve as eyes and ears to industry.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (KARS)
Message Development and Implementation
- Editor and writer of the Iowa Ledger accounting alumni magazine and Exchange finance magazine. Coordinates all aspects of magazine production including development, production, budgeting, and distribution.
- Coordinates internal collegiate communication.
- Create basic editorial, social media, multimedia, or other content as needed.
- Create press releases on collegiate research, events and recognitions
- Coordinate the college’s Digital Asset Management system (Third Light).
- Create survey tools to gauge readership and effectiveness of both print and electronic collegiate publications.
- May assist in the coordination/ preparation of strategic communications plans in support of a project, program, department, or college/unit
- Monitor expenditures and reconcile statements as needed. Determine project or event costs and provide input to budget development. May monitor and report on designated budget components.
- May provide direction, assignments, and feedback to student workers and/or staff.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents the Tippie College of Business’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Successful candidates will be subject to a credential and criminal background check.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically 1-3 years’ experience in a writing, editorial or publications capacity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of the principles of editing and publishing
- Demonstrated ability to interact positively with a diverse population
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software systems
- The ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Working knowledge of good design practices
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites
- Experience in various media including photography, video, etc.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.