University of Maryland
Marketing Communications Coordinator
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- Execute the marketing communications plan for the School of Music covering print, web, social media, video, and advertisements.
- Serve as main contact for faculty and programming leads and supervise Graduate Assistants.
- Develop compelling content through story mining, research, writing, and editing across various styles.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to boost awareness, participation, and brand recognition for the performing arts including the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, and The Clarice.
- Support initiatives like Arts for All that link arts, technology, and social justice.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; preferred knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Asana, Podio, Slate, HTML email building, web content management, and social media platforms.
- Superb writing, copy editing skills, organization, and familiarity with AP style preferred.
- Bachelor's degree and minimum one year of professional communications or marketing experience; additional experience can substitute education up to four years.
- Salary range of $67,000 to $72,000 with regular exempt benefits.
- Experience or interest in performing arts and public higher education preferred, along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Marketing Communications Coordinator Full Description
Job Description Summary
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.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
- Demonstrated commitment to/interest in the performing arts. Background in music or the performing arts, and/or experience working for a performing arts institution.
- Experience in a public higher education institution.
- Knowledge of Asana, Podio, Slate, or other project and client management software.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other photo and video editing software.
- Experience with HTML email building.
- Superb writing and copy editing skills for web and print communication, as well as superior organization and attention to detail; demonstrated knowledge of AP style preferred.
- Experience managing complex creative projects as well as meeting and coordinating deadlines and deliverables.
- Experience with web content management and email marketing systems and various social media platforms.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative creative, marketing, digital, and communications team.
- Superb interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Physical Demands: Typical office environment
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and List of Three Professional References
Best Consideration Date: November 13, 2026
Posting Close Date: December 11, 2026
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Financial Disclosure Required
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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.
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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