Marketing and Events Coordinator - College of Law

The University of Iowa College of Law is seeking a creative, detail oriented Marketing and Events Coordinator to help tell our story and strengthen connections with prospective students, alumni, and our internal community. This role is ideal for a marketer who enjoys blending strategy with execution —including developing engaging content, promoting and supporting alumni events, and ensuring excellent digital and in person experiences. If you’re excited to grow your skills in a team based environment where your work has visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Duties and Tasks: 

• Collect and monitor data for alumni events, registrations, social posts, e-mail campaigns, and web content.
• Draft, edit, and schedule organic social media postings for Iowa Law channels. 
• Work with student ambassadors on admissions related content and IG takeovers and reels. 
• Write, edit, and publish article and event content on the internal and external websites.
• Draft, design, send, and evaluate internal and external e-newsletters. 
• Support marketing plans for alumni events and signature collegiate event:
  • Includes partnering with alumni relations director to execute marketing deliverables for alumni events including email invitations and print materials like handouts, signage, and name tags. 
  • Help manage the digital sign for events.
  • Capture and post photos on social media as requested.
• Understand the principles of brand management and demonstrate brand consistency in all communications, event appearances, and properties (print, email, web, social).
• Help post and train alumni relations student employees on Alumni Note content.
• Organize and prioritize project work. Track progress and ensure timeliness of completion.
• May help supervise student employees, including providing direction, assignments, feedback, and coaching.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu

Education Requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience and one year of relevant experience. 
   

Required Qualification:

• Evidence of strong organizational and prioritization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit and proof content in accordance with established brand and style guidelines.
• Proficiency using a mass email tool or product. 
• Ability to edit and publish content in a CMS. 
• Able to create targeted communications for key audience segments and track results
• Highly organized and able to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a team-based environment.
   

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or Communications preferred. 
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and systems.
• Experience and evidence of project management skills.
• Ability to create, edit and organize content for web, social, and email.
• Experience in content planning and using a social media scheduling tool.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design tools. 
• Understanding of digital marketing tactics, best practices, and metric gathering.

Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 professional samples. This can include writing samples, marketing plans, emails, social media posts, graphic design work, etc. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.