We are looking for a confident Marketing Operations Specialist to join our productive team at GV NextEd Co-Lab in Grand Rapids, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Marketing Operations Specialist is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Marketing Operations Specialist at GV NextEd Co-Lab today!
SUMMARY:
The GV NextEd Co-Lab is seeking a Marketing Operations Specialist to coordinate and manage all marketing for the NextEd Co-Lab. Reporting to the Director of K-12 Connect, the Marketing Operations Specialist will develop campaigns and strategies to engage with current and future stakeholders and ensure that Co-Lab initiatives align with the department's identity and values.
As a key member of the GV NextEd Co-Lab team, the Marketing Operations Specialist will be a major contributor to ongoing program growth, reach, improvement, and impact. This is a new role, so the selected candidate will have the opportunity to shape the position and the structure of marketing operations.
The ideal candidate has a passion for the Co-Lab programming missions and is hardworking, highly motivated, adaptable, creative, personable, project-oriented, and resourceful. A background in marketing and project management is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all program marketing campaigns, communications, and promotional content Lead program employee and client recruitmentEstablish relationships and develop trust with internal and external stakeholdersCross organization and executive communication of problems, opportunities, and value (visual, written, and storytelling) to rigorously engage and partner.Contribute to departmental growth by performing research, providing recommendations, implementing plans as appropriate, and supporting new funding initiatives. Become an expert in industry/competitors through research and understanding trendsCreate content for media channels in line with brand values and growth strategies Coordinate staff, student employee, and client recognition and giftsCoordinate program events with a team and manage event marketing communicationsServe as department liaison for marketing, event, and purchase mattersPerforms other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's DegreeMinimum one year marketing experience requiredStrong knowledge and experience working in all aspects of Google Drive required Experience working within Canva requiredExperience working with Emma requiredExperience with CMS requiredExperience with Squarespace preferredExperience with tutoring platforms preferredUnderstanding of procurement services and managing department purchases preferredExperience in human resources preferredExceptional interpersonal and communication skillsExperience with and knowledge of various marketing tools and best practicesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - work prioritization, planning and task delegationPassion for transforming education and high attention to detailsExcellent team working skillsStrong written communication skills, including the ability to summarize, synthesize and story tell Proven problem solving, adaptability, creativity, self-management, and organizational skills.WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at View phone number on blackjobs.com.
Application Deadline: Application review begins one week after posting date. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Grand Valley State University has a COVID-19 Vaccine policy that requires all faculty, staff and students to be vaccinated. New hires will be expected to adhere to the policy unless they are eligible for allowable exemptions or postponement. We will require proper documentation upon hire. Up-to-date information can be found on our Lakers Together website.
Grand Valley State University does not discriminate against students, faculty or staff in any of its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities. Grand Valley State University is guided by values for inclusiveness and community which are integral to our mission to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies, and to enrich the community through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. Members of the University community, including candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests, have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, which are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, veteran or active duty military status or weight. In addition, Grand Valley is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that none of its education programs and activities discriminate on the basis of sex/gender. Sex includes sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status. The Office for Title IX and Institutional Equity serves as a resource for the GVSU community and assists individuals who may have been impacted by discrimination or harassment in connecting with resources, imposes measures that protect or support access to programs and activities, and oversees the university's grievance process for allegations of discrimination and harassment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, 4015 Zumberge Hall, View email address on blackjobs.com, View phone number on blackjobs.com.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or View phone number on blackjobs.com (out of State)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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? Company offers great benefits
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