Communications Coordinator

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Communication Coordinator for the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, the Communication Coordinator is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation and maintenance of the UTC Advancement and Alumni digital communication efforts.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Web Content Management and Strategy: Leads evolving strategy, design and CMS developments of and and its role in achieving overall marketing and communication goals; leads the creation of digital content along with its strategy and optimization; ensures mobile optimization and compliance with accessibility requirements and brand standards. Monitors performance of and to analyze activity and user journey, conducting user testing and adjusting designs as needed and generating reports at appropriate intervals.

Communication and Content Creation: Produces the majority of email marketing campaigns for UTC Advancement to support division initiatives and departments, including alumni, annual giving, donor relations, stewardship and development to ensure programs, initiatives, and university priorities are effectively communicated to key audiences as well as evaluation of email performance, website traffic, and messaging. Creates From the Nest, the monthly UTC Alumni newsletter distributed to all alumni and key stakeholders each month. This includes gathering content, writing stories, editing images and graphics, creating supplemental webpages, building emails through email marketing software, and distribution.

Administrative: Participates in brainstorming, planning and strategy sessions within UTC Advancement Office of Communication and other offices within the division, especially Alumni Affairs. Assists in project management for UTC Advancement Office of Communication, monitors project request forms, assigns tasks through a project management system, and monitors project status through completion. Participate in departmental meetings, professional development and weekly one-on-one sessions with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Communication and Constituent Relations.

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Communication Coordinator position is required to have:

• Bachelor's degree or on track to complete one by December 2025

• 1+ years of experience in an office setting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are paramount, along with creative thinking and superb writing skills

• Excellent time and project management skills, along with a positive attitude

Process-driven team player and a proactive decision-maker, with a strong desire to advance The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master's degree

• 2-4+ years of professional experience in social media management, marketing, public relations or communication

Experience in content development systems (WordPress), CRM (Salesforce), event software (Blackthorn), form building and management (Formstack), email marketing (Marketing Cloud), digital communication, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, project and social media management software (Asana), and photography

Application Process: Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Questions about the search may be directed to .

Target Start Date: January 2025

Benefits: The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generous paid leave , accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. manages the private endowment of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The UC Foundation was created in 1969 when the private University of Chattanooga merged with Chattanooga City College and joined the University of Tennessee system of statewide campuses.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11,350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelor's programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 master's programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.