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.

40% Story collection, writing, web posting: 

Responsible for writing and maintaining content pipeline for all web stories about the department's research, faculty, students, and alumni. Main liaison for College of Engineering Communications & Marketing news team to pitch stories about the department and coordinate larger news opportunities. Posting web stories and other content to the department website.

30% Social Media and Graphic Design

Content creation for department social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formally Twitter.) Maintaining a content calendar and monthly reporting on social media analytics. Responsible for graphic design and video editing of social media content in keeping with the department's brand style guide. Creation of presentations, flyers, internal screen advertisements, posters, etc. for various meetings, events, campaigns, and marketing efforts.

20% Marketing administrative support

Supporting the department's communication and marketing team by tracking branded swag inventory, updating email lists, picking up materials from vendors, assisting with onboarding tasks for department members, etc. Responsible for collecting, drafting, and sending of the internal U-M ME department monthly e-newsletter by connecting with department managers and other stakeholders for content and sharing draft with department leadership.

10% Event Support

Supporting events run by the department such as endowed professorships, lectures, team building events, and others.  Pre-event support of updating event calendars on the U-M ME website and Happening@Michigan websites. Putting together RSVP forms, email invitations, and other pre-event needs. Writing introductory words for department chair to kickoff events. Helping on the day of the event by setting up posters, basic minimal IT setup (Zoom and mics), and other needs as they come up.

Bachelor degree, and 2 years of experience.

A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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