Assistant Director, Digital Engagement, Communications at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



Booth Advancement: Communications 1



About the Department



The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.


Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.


Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.


As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.


For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.



Job Summary



As a part of the Communications Team within Chicago Booth's Office of Advancement, the Assistant Director, Digital Engagement, Communications supports the digital engagement of alumni, donors, and volunteers by strategically using platforms and content to support the Office of Advancement's alumni engagement and fundraising objectives.



Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with other members of the Communications Team, utilizes Marketo and other digital tools to create and deploy emails, which includes planning, proofreading, data/audience selection, QA and testing, and obtaining proper approvals for alumni-related communications as assigned. Specifically, the Assistant Director will be responsible for email marketing for advancement driven events, with the exception of Reconnect, Management Conference, and Economic Outlook, for which they may provide support as assigned. This role will also be responsible for non-recurring email needs, such as announcements and general updates to the alumni audience.


• Working with the Associate Director, Digital Engagement, Communicatoins, produces regular data and analytics reports to help the team monitor effectiveness of email, social media, and web.


• In collaboration with the Associate Director, Digital Engagement, Communications, provides tactical support to sustain and elevate the Office of Advancement's social channels, currently LinkedIn and Instagram, including scheduling content, responding to partner requests, and offering graphics support.


• Working with the Associate Director, Digital Engagement, Communications, as well as with content-focused team members, regularly maintains the accuracy of pages on the alumni website and makes regular edits and updates to reflect current details and information. Conducts regular audits of ChicagoBooth.edu/alumni pages. Supports the future development of campaign website content.


• Creates and edits assets for social media, email, web and print, including image sourcing and resizing. Manages design projects with Booth Marketing and external vendor. Occasionally supports event photography needs, including scheduling, providing photo direction/shot lists, organizing and uploading event photos as necessary. Manages content on Booth Alumni YouTube playlist.


• Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.


• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity.


• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• A minimum two years of professional experience require including at least one year in communications or marketing.


• Backgrouind in alumni relations, development, and/or higher education.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proven skills in website usability and digital best practices.


• Knowledge of multimedia.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe, including photoshop, Outlook, Cvent, Sitecore, Marketo, or similar email platform, database programs.

Preferred Competencies

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as superior organizational skills.


• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.


• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills.


• Effectively manage time, prioritize work, and multi-task across many assignments; think both strategically and logically, with the ability to function effectively under tight deadlines and high workload.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.


• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)


• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Communications



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Exempt



Pay Frequency



Monthly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



37.5



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



Posting Statement



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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.


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