Marketing Specialist

Position Overview The Marketing Specialist is a member of the Campus Brand Engagement Team, an internal consulting group that supports college and unit marketing and communications teams across the University of Arizona. This role serves as a trusted resource and strategic partner for assigned science and health colleges and units including the Colleges of Medicine (Tucson and Phoenix), Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing. This professional provides marketing and communications guidance through strategic toolkits, planning templates, and direct collaboration with college and unit teams to advance brand alignment and university priorities while enabling colleges to achieve their marketing and communications goals. This position reports to the Executive Director of Campus Brand Engagement within the Marketing and Communications Division. This position is based on the University of Arizona’s main campus in Tucson, AZ and requires collaboration with various departments and teams across the university. Occasional travel may be required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! Responsibilities College & Unit Coordination: Serve as the day‑to‑day liaison between the Campus Brand Engagement team and assigned colleges and units, fostering effective communication and collaborative relationships. Provide guidance on university brand standards, marketing policies, and institutional priorities to ensure consistent messaging and the effective development and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives and collateral for internal and external audiences. Communications, Resources & Engagement Support: Support the development, organization, and promotion of marketing and communications resources that help colleges and units implement university brand and marketing strategies. Coordinate development and distribution of toolkits and resources, support internal communications, and promote awareness and adoption of available services and materials. Assist in developing training resources, informational materials, and other tools to enhance engagement. Administrative & Operational Support: Provide administrative and operational support, including coordinating meeting logistics, scheduling, room reservations, and other day‑to‑day operational activities. Maintain documentation, prepare reports, organize team records, and support routine administrative processes that contribute to the efficient operation of the team. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong thinking and problem‑solving capabilities, clear understanding of marketing principles; exceptional writing and communication skills; familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), CMS (e.g., Drupal, SharePoint), and Microsoft Office; excellent interpersonal skills; proficiency in project management and ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously; ability to work collaboratively and participate in a culture of innovation. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience coordinating client accounts, marketing projects, advertising campaigns, or social media initiatives. Experience in higher education, research, or health‑related marketing organizations. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Experience working within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment. Compensation Salary range: $53,039–$66,299. Exempt. Full time. 40 hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr