Supports the tactical execution of marketing projects and campaigns that promote academic offerings and enrollment goals.
Maintains and updates Graham's WordPress websites, including editing page content, building and formatting pages, updating images and calls to action, posting events and blog content, and conducting quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Assists with paid social and paid search efforts by preparing creative assets, updating campaigns, and helping monitor performance.
Creates branded materials in Canva, including digital ads, social media graphics, and other promotional assets.
Helps maintain Graham's YouTube channel by uploading videos, writing optimized titles and descriptions, creating accurate chapters, organizing playlists, and developing thumbnails in alignment with platform best practices.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders to gather content, secure approvals, and complete marketing updates in a timely manner.
Tracks project details, organizes files and assets, and provides general administrative and production support for the marketing team.
Assists with basic reporting and other departmental support tasks as needed.
Assists in developing marketing communications, advertising, or publicity materials with a moderate to high level of guidance from others.
Performs one or more of the following marketing functions: marketing communications /advertising; Web blogs or digital marketing; market research; development or review and update of the marketing infrastructure and management of external sales agency relationships.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
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Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field.
At least one year of relevant professional experience in marketing, communications, or digital content management; internship experience will be considered.
Familiarity with digital content best practices, including SEO and emerging answer engine optimization strategies.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Familiar with WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, or similar platforms.
Interpret basic performance data and apply insights to improve digital marketing efforts.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent writing, proofreading, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Careful attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
Work well with others in a highly collaborative environment.
Passion for Graham's mission of lifelong learning and the University of Chicago's mission of deep inquiry and the rigorous pursuit of knowledge.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References Contact Information, provided upon request (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$52,700.00 - $68,200.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, an
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Department
Graham Digital Marketing
About the Department
The University of Chicago Graham School connects diverse audiences from around the world to the University's distinctive ideas and intellectual community through events, courses, and degree programs.
Job Summary
The Marketing Coordinator supports the day-to-day tactical work of the Graham School marketing department. This role is responsible for executing a range of marketing activities designed to raise awareness of Graham's academic offerings among prospective students across digital channels. The Coordinator will play an important role in maintaining and updating the Graham School's WordPress websites, supporting paid media campaigns, creating branded assets, and contributing to answer engine optimization efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple projects across platforms.
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