Position Summary

Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE) is one of the largest departments in the School of Engineering and is globally known for extensive research across multiple disciplines including designing next-generation wireless networks, nanophotonics, terahertz laser spectroscopy, digital systems processing, neuroengineering, machine learning and data science, healthcare devices and analytics, and a plethora of other interests.

The global marketing manager will lead, plan, direct, and implement marketing and communication strategies to increase domestic and global awareness of the ECE Department at Rice. The global marketing manager will also develop marketing material to increase visibility of tof ECE's faculty and students

This position is hiring at a starting salary between $65,000and $75,000 per year and entails work on Rice University's campus, with the potential for some remote work/flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of related experience in
  • an in-house or agency marketing team
  • managing traditional and digital marketing campaigns
• Skills Required
  • Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
  • Good organization and creativity skills
  • Good analytical problem solving skills

Essential Functions

• Develops and manages the communication and brand strategy for individual program(s) incorporating appropriate channels
• Recommends, manages, and executes integrated marketing plans / programs and strategies to meet business objectives
• Guides event planning and execution
• Manages vendors on specific projects
• Manages program budget, goals, and objectives in alignment with organizational goals
• Manages market research and analysis used to make informed decisions regarding strategic marketing direction, product segmentation and customer targeting
• Assesses market opportunities and tracks market trends
• Recommends marketing improvements based on findings
• Writes, designs, and coordinates the production of communication and marketing materials
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Develops content for social media and department website including research articles, photos, award announcements, informal videos and Q&As with students and faculty
• Distributes quarterly departmental newsletters to peers and alumni
• Promotes ECE events through multiple communication channels and assist with event support as needed
• Assists with asset creation for other academic departments in the School of Engineering

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree marketing, business, or related field
• Five years of supervision of an in-house or agency marketing team
• Experience working in communications or marketing in an institution of higher education or experience in a science, technology, or engineering-related industry
• Experience creating brand-appropriate collateral for an organization, including print, video, and digital assets

Skills

• Excellent record keeping and data retrieval skills
• Ability to prioritize and take initiative
• Attention to detail and accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

About George R. Brown School of Engineering

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

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