Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges, and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
College of Engineering and Computer Science:
The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation’s largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty, and alumni address society’s greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World, and NASA, to name a few.
The Opportunity:
The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is seeking qualified candidates for a Marketing Communications Specialist I position. The Marketing Communications Specialist I will develop creative, strategic, informative, and engaging communications content and campaigns, including but not limited to email, website, social media, and print content. The position will collaborate in developing ongoing strategic communication plans. The position will draft media alerts and press releases. The Marketing Communications Specialist I will develop and implement a plan to best leverage social media platforms utilizing current practices.
Responsibilities:
- Connect regularly with the chairs and other Departmental faculty. Connect with the College unit to coordinate marketing efforts for the Department and College.
- Support the social media outlets for the College. Develop and communicate social media content for the College as needed.
- Regularly update the Departmental websites while being certain to follow UCF standards.
- Develop and create print collateral and digital assets to support the communications and marketing initiatives of the departments and the college.
- Disseminate departmental stories at the local, regional, national, and international levels as appropriate.
- Create and disseminate a monthly newsletter of stories encompassing all departments.
- Help with the marketing of select College activities (E-Week, Senior Design, other).
- Support appropriate Departmental efforts to attain higher rankings in the US News and World Report (e.g., Departmental magazines).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page and click here .
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) – Dean’s Office
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$48,722.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
05-20-2023-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.