This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11611332 CommunicationsCoordinator

　　Office of Marketing & Communications

　　The Grainger College of Engineering

　　University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

　　The Office of Marketing & Communications in The Grainger College ofEngineering seeks applicants for a Communications Coordinator position.The Communications Coordinator primarily focuses on providing writingsupport and coordination of communications activities in service ofcollege-wide goals and unit-specific needs. This position is responsiblefor developing compelling stories, and covering research andaccomplishments for external audiences, as well as informational contentfor internal audiences of Grainger Engineering and its programs.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Strategic Communications:

　　Identify, develop and distribute news happening across GraingerEngineering, including actively seeking out, interviewing, andwriting feature stories about faculty, students, staff and alumni.{=html}<>- As assigned, develop news releases and announcements about research being produced across the Grainger Engineering research enterprise for campus and external audiences via print and digital channels.

　　{=html}<>- Research, organize, draft and edit written content, including but not limited to, print publications, emails and e-newsletters, websites, social media, news releases, media kits and talking points.

　　{=html}<>- Write assigned content for marketing communications channels including unit-specific websites, intranet, e-newsletters, print publications, print or digital building displays and wayfinding, and other materials.

　　{=html}<>- Work with campus and external partners to coordinate amplification of shared news items.

　　{=html}<>- Work collaboratively with the OMC team to coordinate external communications with internal communications to best leverage assets and messaging.

　　Media Relations:

　　Identify opportunities and pitch ideas that assist OMC team withincreasing media exposure on the achievements of college-widefaculty, students, staff and alumni.Other Duties:

　　Align communications with Grainger Engineering and University ofIllinois brand and marketing strategies and guidelines.Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, students, andstaff across the relevant IRUs, research centers, programs anddepartments.Represent Grainger Engineering communications on college and campuscommittees as requested.Assume additional duties related to communications to further theGrainger Engineering mission and strategic priorities.Stay informed of emerging topics, trends and strategies relevant toGrainger Engineering audiences.Supervise student workers including delegating work, reviewingcompleted tasks, developing strategies for and providing guidance tostudent workers.Guide projects from start to finish using project management tools.Minimum Qualifications:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in communications, journalism, radio/televisionbroadcasting, web/digital media, or a related field.Two years of related professional communications and marketingexperience.Demonstrated experience and ability to translate complex ideas intolanguage understandable by a wide audience.Demonstrated experience in marketing via print and electronic media.Preferred Qualifications:

　　Demonstrated experience researching, shaping and drafting newsstories and feature articles.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Mastery of grammar, punctuation and spelling; a high-degre ofattention to detail; and error-free clear, effective language isexpected. A working knowledge of the AP Style Guide is expected.Must be detailed oriented, have excellent organizational skills,strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to workindependently and exercise good judgement.Ability to analyze and derive insight from data to inform decisions.Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, high-paced, team-basedenvironment.Ability to work on many projects simultaneously, under a deadline,and be able to function effectively under pressure with frequentinterruptions and/or direction changes.APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

　　This is a full-time Civil Service Public Information Associate positionappointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is assoon as possible after the closing date. The minimum salary is \$55,000,commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hybrid work options maybe available for this position, with the ability to be on-site asneeded. Work authorization is not available for this position.

　　APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION

　　Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 24, 2024.Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottomof this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resu