Position Vacancy ID:
96975-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Marketing Specialist

Official Title:
SR MARKETING SPEC(S74BN) or MARKETING SPECIALIST(S74DN) or ASSOC MARKETING SPEC(S74FN)

Hiring Department(s):
A483000-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CTR FOR HEALTHY MINDS

FTE:
50%

Anticipated Begin Date:
FEBRUARY 04, 2019

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $33,065 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelors degree required. A degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field is preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
-1 year of experience in communications, digital marketing, or related area; relevant undergraduate/internship training will be considered
-Experience working with content management systems
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a multidisciplinary team

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

-Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities
-Translating complex topics for lay audiences
-Familiarity with AP Style, Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop and Acrobat, Google Analytics, and content management systems such as Craft, ExpressionEngine, or WordPress
-Appreciation for and experience with diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
-Adaptability and ability to perform in fast-paced environment

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
The Marketing Specialist will work closely with a collaborative team to support digital communications and marketing efforts for the general public, funders/donors, and scientists. Focusing on website management and content creation, the Marketing Specialist will help grow the organization's reach with external audiences through a focus on strategic communications, industry best practice, and accessibility compliance. In addition, the position will contribute to editorial projects and content creation to capture the work of the Center for Healthy Minds and communicate it in easy-to-understand formats with target audiences. The Marketing Specialist will report to the Director of Communications & Marketing.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) was founded and is led by neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson. The Center's mission is to cultivate well-being and relieve suffering through a scientific understanding of the mind. The organization is best known as a leader in rigorous, interdisciplinary basic and translational research aimed at understanding the mind and how to nurture well-being in ourselves and others. Core components of the Center's mission include communicating its science and impact to the world, inspiring scientists to conduct cutting-edge research, and engaging influencers and institutions to embrace well-being.

Additional Information:


Contact:
AMY KISKA
KISKA@WISC.EDU
608-262-0196
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

An applicant may be hired into a Associate Marketing Specialist, No-Prefix Marketing Specialist or Senior Marketing Specialist title dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.

For questions on the position, contact:Amy Kiska, HR Coordinator at kiska@wisc.edu or 608-262-0196.

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: Jan 7 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 28 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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