Marketing Comm Lead Recreation

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Position Type: Federal Work Study And Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Marketing & Communications Lead is responsible for leading/assisting with all aspects of promoting all university recreational programing areas, including operations, events, fitness, sports, adventure trips, Tommy’s and more. The Marketing & Communications Lead will work under the Assistant Directors of University Recreation. This position provides a great opportunity to develop practical leadership skills and real-world experience working in marketing and public relations.

• Management of the department social media accounts; Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
• Create weekly/monthly social media content.
• Create content for monthly flyers to display around campus via Canva.
• Track, analyze and report monthly social media analytics.
• Collaborates with other leads for marketing needs tasks.
• Utilize Detroit Mercy Live, varsity news, campus connection, slide shows & boards.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of programs and services offered by the Recreation Department.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Possess excellent organization and time management skills
• Possess excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Social media management and scheduling
• Working knowledge of computer design tools using Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, or Canva.
• Ensure designs are properly aligned with UDM branding and marketing standards.
• Meet with the Assistant Director of University Recreation weekly/bi-weekly.
• Mediate a positive and engaging social media presence.
• Photography/videography skills

Anticipated Schedule:

• TBD

Job Contact:

• Michael Wynn – (313) 993-1782 – wynnmi@udmercy.edu 

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.