Senior Strategic Communications Associate

University of Missouri-Columbia
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, Columbia
801 Conley Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
Hiring Department School of Nursing Job Description Join Our Team as a Senior Strategic Communications Associate! We seek a creative, detail-oriented, multi-talented strategic communications professional to play a pivotal role in our marketing and communications team, helping to build engaged audiences among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader community through written and visual storytelling. In this collaborative role, the senior strategic communications associate will team up with others to produce communications that maintain brand consistency across all marketing efforts and enhance the Sinclair School of Nursing's brand, outreach, and engagement. Using expertise in designing compelling visuals and developing multimedia content, the senior strategic communications associate will support various communication efforts across digital and print platforms including: Collaboration * Collaborate across the Sinclair School of Nursing to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions. * Partner with MU communications and/or other departments as needed on various projects. * Assist in mentoring student employees and help guide their development. Outreach * Build engaged audiences, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members. * Ensure design elements align with strategic and/or marketing initiatives and communicate key messages effectively. * Design and produce mass emails for various constituencies. Maintain the mass emailing system and mailing lists. * Track engagement through metrics and data analysis. Digital Strategy, Digital Media, and Social Media * Assist the director in creating and maintaining a digital strategy for social media, email, website, and digital signage. * Create and/or recommend toolkits for best practices in social media and digital signage. * Create compelling graphics to illustrate and promote messaging and content for digital platforms, including social media, email campaigns, and web. * Maintain, support, and update website content, including dynamic and static pages. * Stay updated on digital design trends and incorporate innovative ideas. Print Media * Develop visually appealing promotional print materials for events, campaigns, student recruitment, etc. * Design marketing materials, including graphics for promotional materials, flyers, brochures, advertisements, press releases, and newsletters. * May work with print production facilities to ensure designs meet production capabilities and budget. Branding * Maintain and enhance brand consistency across all marketing materials. Ensure all materials align with the University brand and identity standards. Shift Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications * Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field * Proven experience in graphic design, digital media, and community outreach * Strong understanding of branding and marketing strategies * Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $52,000 to $57,000 annual Grade: GGS 10 University Title: SENIOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials Interested candidates should submit a resume, portfolio, and cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.