Big Rapids, Michigan
Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Internal Number: 273433
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
As a Publicity and Event Coordinator in Philosophy, your role is central to advancing the department's outreach and educational mission. You will create and maintain a vibrant social media presence and engage diverse audiences. You will collaborate closely with key department personnel to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality branding materials across multiple media channels while also managing publicity and event budgets for optimal efficiency and effectiveness. You will plan and support a dynamic calendar of academic events, such as lectures and conferences, along with general oversight of student staff to support the Department's dynamic, scholarly environment. You will report to the Chief Administrator.
What will you be responsible for?
Publicity (50%)
- Develop, create, and maintain a robust social media presence aimed at engaging students, faculty, and the broader community.
- Work closely with faculty and staff to design and disseminate high-quality branding materials for multiple media channels.
- Create and oversee marketing and event budgets with a view to cost-efficiency and high impact
- Spearhead alumni engagement and create communications to foster exceptional donor relations.
- Produce and circulate the Philosophy Department's annual newsletter, ensuring timely and informative updates.
Events (40%)
- Facilitate support for faculty and graduate students in planning and executing lectures, conferences, and other significant events.
- Provide comprehensive event coordination, including travel arrangements, venue booking, catering services, and technological requirements.
Supervision and General Office Support (10%)
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of student office assistants, ensuring operational efficiency and quality support.
- Manage the reception area with a focus on professionalism and departmental phone line communications.
- Order office and event supplies
What skills will you use?
- You'll use project management expertise to adhere to timelines and ensure successful events
- You'll cultivate relationships with all stakeholders to drive engagement.
- You'll become accomplished in stewarding resources and implementing operational improvements
- You'll use graphic design skills, social media expertise and knowledge of marketing best practices to engage stakeholders
- You'll interpret University policies to provide excellent customer service
- You'll collaborate with faculty, students, and staff
- You'll use mentoring and coaching skills to supervise student temporary employees
- A minimum of four years of experience in administrative roles demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proficiency with a broad range of social media platforms, including but not limited to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Proven graphic design abilities and expert-level skills with Adobe Creative Suite software.
- Advanced proficiency in coordinating and supporting Zoom meetings and webinars, including the capability to produce recordings of superior quality.
- Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to execute project work as well as engage effectively within a team environment, fostering a culture based on respect and collaboration.
- Availability for a flexible schedule to accommodate the occasional need for evening and weekend events.
- A demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion within professional settings.
- The ability to maneuver materials up to 25 pounds, including moving to heights of 3-4 feet and placing them on various surfaces such as tables and carts.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience planning events including budget oversight and publicity
- Outstanding writing and speaking abilities suited to engage with scholarly research discourse.
- Competence in assessing operational success and executing strategic modifications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
The salary range for this position is $44,000 to $55,000, please note a slightly higher salary may be offered for highly qualified candidates.
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