Job Description Summary
The Marketing Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the university’s mission through the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies. This position supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of campaigns that promote programs, events, initiatives, and institutional priorities to diverse audiences, including prospective students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader Maryland community.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) years of professional communications or marketing experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of marketing.
Knowledge of project management.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Four (4) years’ experience in marketing, communications, public relations or related fields
Experience using project management platforms for cross-team collaboration.
Experience in a higher education or mission-driven environment
Basic knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting (Google Analytics, social media insights, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Required Application Materials:
Cover letter, Resume, and a list with three professional references
Best Consideration Date:
August 8, 2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
PRES-Office of Marketing and Communications
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$62,500 - $75,000
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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