Innovation Marketing and Communications Manager - University of Maine : Job Details

Innovation Marketing and Communications Manager

University of Maine

Job Location : Orono,ME, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-17T09:19:51Z

Job Description :

Statement of the Job:

Under minimal supervision, this position is charged with developing and executing strategic marketing for the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement in close coordination with the Division of Marketing and Communications. The Manager will create a marketing plan to increase use of the University's innovation and economic development resources and impact with internal and external audiences, including faculty, staff and students, government, businesses, media, and partner organizations. Typical hiring range for this position is $51,183 to $68,243 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor's degree in a field that develops strong written communication skills, and at least seven years of directly related work experience, or an equivalent mixture of postsecondary education and relevant work experience.

* Demonstrated success developing strategic marketing plans to generate sales and achieve measurable outreach and marketing objectives. Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging communication technologies.

Preferred:

* Master's degree.

* The position requires self-direction, innovation, and vision, demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as the ability to understand complex matters and devise successful strategies and the skills to readily resolve problems and issues.

* Experience creating, editing and managing highly informative and engaging content across different mediums.

* Extensive experience in managing change, prioritizing, and managing multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive changing and fluid environment, and meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and quality.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated excellence in interacting professionally and fostering solid partnerships both horizontally and vertically across many internal and external constituents and groups.

* Experience in making administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues, to use independent judgment, and to manage, preserve, and impart confidential information.

* Proven analytical/market research experience, knowledge and skills. Experience gathering data, compiling information, preparing reports, and maintaining records.

* Proficient skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software.

* Proven interpersonal, small group and public communication skills.

* Demonstrated success working with diverse internal and external constituencies.

* Ability to travel normally requiring a valid driver's license.

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via Apply For Position below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by July 24, 2024.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Renee Kelly at [email protected] or 207-###-####.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.###.####, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report by clicking on this link: If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.###.####.

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