Assistant Director, Event and Program Marketing
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

Booth Rustandy Center: Strategic Growth and Partnerships 1

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The Senior Assistant Director of Event and Program Marketing is an integral part of the marketing team at the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. The primary goal of this position is to oversee a range of marketing strategies to achieve the center's goals for events and programs serving Chicago Booth alumni, students, and faculty, as well as social sector practitioners. The Rustandy Center works with organizations of all types: nonprofit, for-profit, and government. The lines separating these institutions are blurring -- with for-profits adopting social missions, and nonprofits recognizing that business skills are needed to scale their efforts. Programs and events will focus on topics like social entrepreneurship, impact investing, nonprofit board governance, and other social impact areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and executes a global event and program marketing strategy and processes to engage key audiences, including email, social media, and more.
• Oversees and executes organic and paid social media strategy, related to events and programs.
• Works with Rustandy Center program team and designers to develop and ensure brand consistency and voice across on-brand collateral for events and programs.
• Identifies content opportunities stemming from events and programs.
• Drafts and edits event-specific talking points and speeches for Rustandy Center staff.
• Works closely with other departments and international offices on marketing projects, which may require evening or early morning calls.
• Oversees maintenance of the events and program-specific pages of the Rustandy Center website.
• Keeps up to date with the latest in global marketing trends, including emerging social media platforms and tools.
• Assists with general marketing activities and administration, as well as some day-of event execution.
• Manages marketing intern.
• Develops marketing communications, advertising, or publicity materials with a moderate level of guidance from others. Develops, plans, and coordinates the development and production of marketing and publicity materials and campaigns, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• May train the work of lower level marketing staff.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in marketing or communications-related area.

Experience:

• Marketing experience.
• Previous experience with diverse and geographically dispersed collaborators.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Experience with Sprinklr, Marketo, and Sitecore.

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptional oral and written language skills - particularly copywriting and editing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of email and content marketing tactics.
• A creative thinker who is able to set and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Take calls in the evening or early morning as needed.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Effective October 15, 2021, the University of Chicago requires COVID vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.

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