Senior Strategic Communications Consultant

Advancement

The Director, Advancement Marketing & Communications allows us to run an efficient and effective creative production team for a high-demand division. As a lead project manager, this role will orchestrate a symphony of marketing initiatives, leading a talented team to ensure every campaign resonates with clarity and strategic purpose. From the buzz of social media to the elegance of print materials, you will oversee the seamless execution of projects that reflect the university's spirit and mission. Your expertise in project management will be crucial in aligning our marketing strategies with the university's broader goals, ensuring that every endeavor is well-executed and impactful.

Key duties include:

• Supervises one FTE responsible for managing Advancement's social media accounts and up to 12 Mizzou Digital Ambassadors (part-time students) including teaching these student employees how to create/edit videos for digital use.. (35%)
• Develop, create and move project plans into production by assigning each element in our project management platform to the correct team member, explaining projects, following up and providing feedback. (25%)
• Works with partner teams to seek feedback and approval, navigating adjustments through the final approvals, implementation and monitoring results. (20%)
• Manage all digital marketing platforms serving email, events, web, annual and major giving and giving day. (15%)
• Contributes to working groups as a subject matter expert and leader, including our digital content team and the various projects/tasks assigned to that group. (5%)
  

Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, with occasional evening or weekend events

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• A bachelor's degree in strategic communication, journalism, or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3-5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
• Professional experience that includes technical expertise using tools to storyboard, create, and edit student video content
• Demonstrated ability to write for multiple audiences across different platforms with appropriate tone and message
• Ability to manage major projects, including selecting vendors, assigning tasks, reporting on progress and meeting deadlines
• Adept at AP style and willingness to learn MU editorial style practices
• Understanding of marketing, social media and strategic communication best practices
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality
• Ability to identify and grow beneficial cross-functional relationships
• Willingness to provide creative solutions to address unique challenges and opportunities
• Commitment to maintaining a collaborative, supportive and results-oriented working environment
  

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 Salary

Grade: GGS 11

University Title: SENIOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

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Our benefits:

As one of Missouri's largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:

• Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
• HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
• Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
• Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
• Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
• Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
• Time Off - Personal time off (PTO) as well as 9 paid holidays.
• Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.