Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Marketing and Communications Coordinator - EnterpriseWorks/UI Research Park
EnterpriseWorks/UI Research Park Job Summary
Provides exemplary communications and design support services with internal and external stakeholders at the University of Illinois Research Park and EnterpriseWorks incubator, an on-campus community for corporate innovation centers, startups, and researchers to locate together. Helps to showcase the skilled tech workforce, student engagement, and daily activities as a differentiation that makes the location a nationally recognized innovation destination. As part of a Communications and Programming team, develop print and digital materials for a number of different marketing, media, and outreach initiatives that support the Research Park.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Create original content, including writing, editing, and design for Research Park/EnterpriseWorks websites, social media channels, and other print and electronic communications. This includes presentations, website content, social media content, templates, branded materials, publications, and marketing for new business development, which include branding that is consistent with University of Illinois and Research Park brand guidelines.
• Capture and promote stories of entrepreneurs and corporate innovation centers within the Research Park community.
• Proactively seek examples of Illinois startup excellence and promote via social and digital media.
• Share examples of corporate engagement in the Research Park and the value proposition from the location at the University of Illinois Research Park.
• Develop case studies about corporate innovation centers in the Research Park in collaboration with unit leadership.
• Identify and edit content, manage subscriptions, and track readership of the Research Park newsletters. Create more specific content and build niche newsletter audiences as needed.
• Maintain the Research Park website, including overseeing organization, content creation, updates, and evaluating analytics.
• Make recommendations for social media engagement and develop content for the Research Park and EnterpriseWorks. Post and maintain social media platforms (primarily Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). Evaluate social media metrics and performance, providing regular updates and pivoting strategy as needed.
• Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate communications student interns as needed/appropriate.
• Publicize Research Park activities, events, and programs with communications, materials, and digital promotion to the Research Park, broader campus community, external audiences, and partners/audiences as needed.
• Provide communications assistance for EnterpriseWorks statewide entrepreneurship support programs in coordination with the grant managers.
• Work with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, writers, and other content creators to develop multimedia content to augment staff resources and support content creation. Manage and catalogue digital assets, primarily photo and video.
• Perform other duties as needed to enhance and foster the goals and mission of Research Park and EnterpriseWorks.

Additional Physical Demands
Work is mainly performed in a general office setting. Position involves repetitive hand motions for computer work.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field. One (1) year of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Dependability and ability to take initiative. Superior client-relation skills, teamwork, and attention to detail. Deadline-driven, as day-to-day work involves the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects, and produce high-quality work. Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with external companies. Commitment to communicating with diverse audiences and fostering equity & inclusion in the workplace. Highly creative with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of print and web production including email marketing, social media, websites, and print; knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies, along with the ability to develop multi-media materials with an active, professional social media profile and engagement track record; and/or strong artistic ability and proficiency with industry standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office products (particularly PowerPoint).
• Multi-media design knowledge preferred.

Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 5, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For further information, please contact Erica Hanson, Human Resources, . For questions regarding the application process, please contact .


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .


Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at , or by emailing .



Requisition ID : 1023705

Job Category : Administrative



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