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Special Instructions to Applicants

The committee will begin reviewing applicants on September 23, 2025. For a full review, candidates are encouraged to apply by that date. Application should include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

This position plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating communication and marketing efforts for the College of Arts and Sciences. This position is responsible for guiding public relations, event management, digital marketing, branding, content marketing, and social media initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Develop and implement unified marketing strategies for the college, targeting students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community. Manage news releases and media inquiries. Oversee internal and external communications, including print materials, newsletters, videos, and website content. Lead and edit any annual college publications including layout planning, interviews, writing, editing, and design collaboration.

+ Enhance and maintain the college brand by promoting a positive image and increasing public awareness. Ensure brand consistency across all materials and communications. Manage the design, ordering, and stock of branded promotional items.

+ Oversee the college’s social media strategy, including generating fresh photo and video content, monitoring post-performance, expanding our presence across various platforms, planning a monthly content calendar, responding to comments/direct messages, crafting compelling captions, etc.

+ Assist with the planning, coordination, and creation of college-wide events to include the creation and coordination of several social or holiday-oriented events each semester.

+ Collaborate with school directors on their marketing-related initiatives, such as promotional items, print materials, events, websites, social media, etc.

+ Supervise or coordinate with Dean’s Office staff involved in marketing, communications, event planning, and outreach, including Assistant to the Dean for Arts PR and Marketing, the Arts Auditoria Manager, and the Assistant to the Dean for Recruitment, Retention and Transitional Programs.

+ Select, train, and supervise graduate assistants and interns.

+ Maintain and update signage and messaging in all college facilities including, but not limited to the Liberal Arts Building, Chain Technology Building, Walker Science Building, etc.

+ Serve as the college’s liaison for various university departments and entities, including USM Mailout, USM Calendar, Formstack, Alumni Association, Web Communications, and University Communications.

+ Contribute to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing other essential duties as assigned.