Marketing and Communication Specialist I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $64K

💻 Marketing

🗓️ September 15th, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Marketing and Communication Specialist I. This role leads the planning and execution of departmental seminars, symposia, and signature events, while also managing marketing efforts, content creation, and communication strategies to promote faculty, students, and research achievements.

Highlights

Organizes academic symposia, seminars, and special educational events, handling all logistics including speaker recruitment, travel arrangements, catering, and A/V setup.
Develops and maintains content for department websites and manages social media accounts to promote programs and events.
Creates marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, and advertising content for various department activities.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders for publicity, grant reporting, and outreach initiatives.
Manages event budgets in coordination with administrative staff and ensures compliance with university policies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, graphic design software, and WordPress.
Requires a bachelor's degree with two years relevant experience or an associate degree with four years relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred qualifications include degrees in marketing, public relations, or event management, and experience engaging with external speakers and stakeholders.
Annual salary range is $57,000 - $64,000, commensurate with education and experience, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and loan forgiveness eligibility.
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