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Marketing and Communications Coordinator

North Carolina State University

$60,000 - $63,500

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Apr 17, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194069EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Anticipated Hiring Range	$60,000 - $63,500
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, may be available; supporting co-curricular activities and events will require occasional evening and weekend hours. Occasional travel may be required.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship
About the Department	NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship is housed within the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs within the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, which provides leadership, direction and oversight for the programmatic planning and implementation of university-wide interdisciplinary programs and initiatives. NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship's role is to build a culture of entrepreneurship at NC State. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we foster and teach innovation and entrepreneurship by providing resources and real-world experiences for students across the university. These include but are not limited to: The Albright Entrepreneurship Garage, a co-working facility that provides resources for student start-ups Academic courses that focus on entrepreneurial thinking Co-curricular activities such as the VenturePack Challenge student start-up competition, The Entrepreneurship Clinic that supports startup companies with student team projects, Technology Commercialization programs that capitalize on the intellectual property developed at NC State, Social and Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs that provide students with an immersive project experience Alumni involvement and engagement activities College and Department based entrepreneurship programs
Essential Job Duties	The Marketing and Communications Coordinator oversees the marketing, communications and public relations efforts for NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE). This position is essential in growing the momentum of IE. This position supervises multiple student marketing assistants (student employees). General Scope of Duties The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for IE's marketing and communications efforts, that include: Website management Creation and coordination of marketing and communication materials Social media management Graphic design and content production and management Consulting/Advising Supervising *The successful candidate will have:* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills. Ability to build trust-based, respectful, and effective relationships both internally and externally. Ability to operate independently. The IE team will provide ideas for stories, but the marketing and communications coordinator will be encouraged to develop plans, content, communications calendars, story ideas and publicity initiatives on their own. Experience with marketing campaign development. A successful candidate will be able to develop and execute marketing campaigns, develop initiatives to boost and track growth in IE programs. Excellent reporting and writing skills. Tasks will include writing feature articles about student activities, department events, research findings, student and faculty awards, and other topics. Experience with graphic design and content production and management. This position will be responsible for all major graphic design responsibilities for IE. Experience with content management systems, including WordPress, is required. The marketing and communications coordinator will post stories in a variety of management systems, including for social media channels and websites. Experience with photography, video production and digital storytelling. This position will develop content for our website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), newsletters and on-campus public display screens. A creative, innovative and collaborative mindset.
Other Responsibilities	Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills; Experience using social media technology for public relations and marketing; Web-based design experience and a sound understanding of web content management systems (CMS); Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities; Attention to detail and accuracy; Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests at once; Good track record in managing projects and working with various team members to accomplish common objectives; Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Google Applications and similar applications; Proficient in graphic design software (such as InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, HTML); Proficient in web marketing tools such as Mailchimp; and Proven track record of success working in a team-oriented environment; demonstrated ability to work in collaborative environments using shared data sources and online applications
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Business Administration and two or more years of demonstrated experience related to marketing/communications/public relations. Experience with marketing data analysis and communications strategy; Familiarity with APA and NC State brand style and guidelines; Strong preference for knowledge of entrepreneurship and technology; Experience with startups, entrepreneurship or other directly related experience (ecosystem, etc.); Strong preference for a candidate who understands and can connect with the student experience.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	04/17/2025
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00106304
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	236201 - NCSU Entrepreneurship Program
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.