Position Vacancy ID:
95703-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Marketing and Communications Specialist

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

Hiring Department(s):
A482900-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/GEOGRAPHY/GEOGRAPHY

FTE:
50% - 100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
FEBRUARY 01, 2019

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $32,102 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
BA or BS specializing in communications, English, marketing, journalism, or related field is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
- Two years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in:
o Website design
o Web advertising
o Blog journalism
o Social media communications
o Graphic design
Desired Qualifications:
- Corporate work experience a plus
- Background working in higher education
- Knowledge about GIS and/or cartography
- Experience using Google AdWords and Google Analytics
- Experience maintaining and updating WordPress websites
- Experience with Salesforce or willingness to learn it
- Willingness to telecommute or share an office if on campus
- A go-getter! Task-oriented person who is dependable, takes initiative, and doesn?t require constant supervision to get work done in a timely fashion.


License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
GIS Professional Programs (GISPP) is an innovative, revenue-generating unit of the Department of Geography. We currently have four, stackable, professional programs in GIS and Cartography with approximately 160 active students.
We're looking for an innovative, experienced, and high-energy Communications Specialist (50% position) to help us develop our brand, online presence, recruit new students, and build lifelong connections with our alumni and current students. This position reports to and is supervised by the GISPP Director and works with the GISPP Coordinator.

Additional Information:


Contact:
Jacqueline Wild
wild2@wisc.edu
608-262-2139
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:
How to Apply: Please click on the Apply Now button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact Director of GIS Professional Programs, Ian Muehlenhaus at muehlenhaus@wisc.edu

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of 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: Nov 16 2018 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 7 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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