Marketing Communications Specialist for Life-Changing Education

Marketing Communications Specialist for Life-Changing Education

Position available for a two-year term‑limited appointment with the potential for extension contingent upon university strategic priorities. Expected to work in the office 3 days per week.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

Job Summary

The Marsal Family School of Education is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to support the Life‑Changing Education (LCE) initiative and explore transformative learning. This role will amplify the University of Michigan's efforts to expand educational access, foster critical dialogue, and co‑create innovative learning environments.

Salary : $50,000 – $60,000 per year; Full‑time; Hybrid work mode available; Location : Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI.

Responsibilities

Manage all content related to the LCE initiative, including planning, researching, writing, and editing content for news items, events, social media, websites, email campaigns, newsletters, faculty and staff profiles, short video clips, and other projects as assigned.

Develop and distribute LCE e‑newsletters for internal and external audiences using Mailchimp.

Work closely with the Marsal School Marketing & Communications team to manage social media assets, assure brand standards, and maintain a content calendar.

Contribute to planning, management, and execution of events and programming (in‑person, hybrid, and virtual) related to the LCE initiative.

Develop and manage graphic designs for LCE communications and events.

Draft and coordinate content and event updates on the LCE website, keeping it current.

Identify internal and external opportunities to amplify faculty research in education.

Oversee and Manage Specialized Communications Activities

Tracking analytics and newsletter metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.

Partnering with the Office of the Vice President for Communications to manage media inquiries and secure coverage.

Ensuring accessibility compliance and inclusive communication practices.

Archiving communications materials and media coverage to support research integration and institutional learning.

Strengthen Alignment With Marsal School Communications

Serve as liaison between LCE and Marsal to ensure consistency of messaging, design, and brand positioning.

Coordinate with Marsal communications staff to amplify LCE content through existing Marsal channels.

Share stories, media assets, and research highlights generated by LCE that elevate Marsal’s broader communications priorities.

Support Marsal’s communications capacity by drafting features or supporting coverage that bridges LCE programming with the school’s identity.

Build institutional reputation by aligning LCE storytelling with school‑wide campaigns and external narratives.

Act as a connective point to ensure both units benefit from shared analytics, design resources, and media opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

1+ years of professional experience writing, designing marketing materials, and copy editing, with a demonstrated commitment to attention to detail and accuracy.

Professional experience with website content platforms.

Experience adapting messages for multiple media platforms (e.g., websites, social media, newsletters).

Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time to meet deadlines.

Experience working with content management and email systems (e.g., Mailchimp), graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), and current digital marketing technologies.

Modes of Work

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may change throughout the employment period.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third‑party administrator to conduct checks, in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U‑M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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