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University of Maryland

Communications, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator

🇺🇸 College Park, MD

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K - $70K

💻 Marketing

🗓️ December 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Communications, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator. The Coordinator manages communications strategies by researching, writing, and editing newsletter content, maintaining the USMSM website, managing social media accounts, assisting with events, and collaborating on marketing materials. The role also supports messaging efforts for the Clark School of Engineering's MATRIX lab and the University System of Maryland under the Executive Director's guidance.

Highlights
  • Research, write, and edit newsletter stories for USMSM
  • Update and maintain the USMSM website, including use of Drupal CMS preferred
  • Manage USMSM social media accounts and perform social media analytics
  • Assist with coordination of events and VIP visits
  • Collaborate with staff and external marketing contractor to develop recruiting and marketing materials
  • Support Executive Director with PowerPoint presentations and community messaging
  • Knowledge preferred in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Acrobat Professional), QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Business Content Manager, or ACT! database software
  • Bachelor’s degree required with at least 1 year of professional communications or marketing experience; up to 4 years of related work experience may substitute education
  • Salary range from $58,240 to $69,888 for a fixed-term staff contractual position
  • Supports communications for USMSM, the Clark School of Engineering’s MATRIX lab, and the University System of Maryland

Communications, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator Full Description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

This position is located in Saint Mary's County, MD.

The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland regional higher education center seeks to hire a Communications, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator. The Coordinator will assist with communications strategies, tactics and deliverables to include:

-Researching, writing and editing newsletter stories
-Updating and maintaining the USMSM website
-Managing USMSM social media accounts
-Assisting with events and visitors/VIPs
-Working with staff and external marketing contractor to develop recruiting and marketing material
-Assisting exec director with PowerPoints and community messages
-Other duties as assigned.

In addition to duties supporting the USMSM, this individual will support messaging efforts with the Clark School of Engineering's MATRIX lab (on site), and the University System of Maryland. Under direction of the Executive Director for USMSM, duties will be prioritized to best suit the needs of the Center.

Physical Demands:
-Almost all of the physical activity required for this position is office-based, primarily working with a computer.-Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.-At events, there is some need to do set up and take down of light materials such as literature, signs, etc.-Visual acuity to review materials, designs, publications, etc.-Ability to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings and other campus events.-Ability to communicate with internal and external constituents who have inquiries.-Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.-Ability to work adjustable hours as necessary - some weekends, early mornings, and late evenings will be required.

Preferences:
-Knowledge of Drupal website content management interface, website copywriting, Adobe Illustrator or -QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Business Content Manager or ACT! Database management software.
-Good editorial, organization, leadership and management skills
-Experience dealing with the media, and publishing production.
-Newsletter creation (content planning through execution), email marketing strategy, social media analytics.

Licenses/ Certifications:
Required Application Materials: Resume, cover letter & list of references
 
Best Consideration Date: N/A
 
Posting Close Date: January 13, 2026
 
Open Until Filled: No

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional communications or marketing experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of communications and marketing. Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

SVPAAP-University System of MD at Southern Maryland

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$58,240 - $69,888

Benefits Summary

For more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link .

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement 

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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