Position: Rice Materials and Quantum Sciences Communications and Marketing Specialist
About: Rice University’s Rice Advanced Materials Institute and Smalley-Curl Institute seek a communications and marketing specialist responsible for the development, creation and dissemination of promotional content and materials for both institutes. This inaugural role will provide critical leadership in advancing the institutes’ national and global visibility, reputation and impact. The specialist develops, creates and manages public relations, marketing and social media content to support the institutes’ goals and priorities; manages the institutes’ web development, design and content; and tracks and assesses discipline and higher education industry-related opportunities and trends. The specialist also develops and implements strategies to increase content and web readership, traffic and click-throughs. The specialist develops short- and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing, communications, public relations program and its activities. The specialist works closely with Rice’s Office of Public Affairs, the university’s central communications and marketing division, to effectively meet the position’s objectives.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree; In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis; 2+ years of related professional experience in communications or marketing; Deep understanding of communications and marketing processes; Experience developing, implementing, and analyzing results of integrated communications and marketing campaigns; Excellent writing and communication skills, including editing; Knowledge of the internet, technology, social platforms, current and future trends; Demonstrated self-starter and problem solver; Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines and schedules; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Knowledge of communications and marketing automation platforms (for example, HubSpot); Understanding of website metrics and best practices; Knowledge of and familiarity with desktop publishing, Adobe Creative Suite software, search engine optimization (SEO), content management systems (CMS) and customer relationship management systems (CRM); Outstanding judgment and work ethic; Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus; Experience with email communications and marketing, social media marketing, and related metrics reporting; Experience with project management software such as Asana; Experience with multiple educational program delivery platforms (face-to-face, online and hybrid); Experience in creating and delivering presentations to various stakeholders
Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, Hybrid position: In-office and remote work flexibility, One-year term with possible extension, Not eligible for overtime pay, Covered salary for all hours worked, Employee benefits as per Rice University HR policies
