Marketing Communications Coordinator (Temporary)

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is seeing a highly motivated Communications Coordinator to join our team in the Office of Admissions on a temporary basis from July 2026 through March 2027! The selected candidate will join a high-octane office to help recruit the next cohort of Future Gophers through a variety of communications strategies and tactics. This position will be posted until filled, with the selected candidate starting as soon as possible, and a desired start date no later than July 27, 2026.

This role is hybrid, based on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. On-site work will be needed occasionally to support marketing materials management and occasional training. Work hours are typically between Monday - Friday and the successful candidate will work with their manager to finalize a core schedule.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Marketing Communications Coordinator, this position manages day-to-day operations related to marketing and communications in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as outlined below. This position is temporary, and will be filled as a seven-month temporary contract, which will run from July 27, 2026-March 1, 2027.

Depending on experience, the leading candidate may be considered for a higher level, Pro 3 position.

This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Communications.

Work includes, but is not limited to:

Coordination (60%)

• Quality Assurance: Manage the process and implementation for communications across the communications unit. Includes checking for typos, audience review, system set-up.
  • Key points coordination: Ensure timely updates and training for public-facing staff; Includes updating of key stats and facts to inform larger marketing updates
  • Managing assigned communications:
• Manage and implement operational communications to ensure accurate and timely messages are delivered regarding a student's admissions application.
• Manage assigned topics related to enrollment, after admission, including but not limited to housing, international communications and others as needed.
  • Strategic project management and calendar alignment: Work across units in the Customer Experience and Communications team to ensure top projects are moving along and issues or barriers are identified and mitigated.
  • Budget review and alignment with communications director: Includes collaboration with team members to forecast spending and confirm details in budget reports
  • Website updates: Will handle basic updates related to annual stats, facts and related content; approve content provided by team members as needed.

Marketing material management (30%)

• Marketing material inventory management: ensures marketing materials are in stock
• Material order review: Along with the Senior Associate Director of Communications, reviews and approves staff orders prior to fulfillment to ensure timely delivery for staff prior to recruitment and event use. May need to fulfill orders depending on situation.
• Coordinate purchasing branded marketing materials: Works with public-facing members of the office to coordinate development and production of branded merchandise to use in our recruitment efforts, within a set budget. Also works with printers for those materials to get them printed and delivered in a timely manner.

Team support (10%)

• Communications project support: Help set up and implement key steps of communication projects in coordination with communications strategic lead and office stakeholders to ensure streamlined marketing communications operations.
• Manage and monitor communications operational calendar: to ensure timely preparation and implementation of operational communications in support of enrollment management decisions and actions.
• Communications team onboard training schedule management: for new professional staff and annual training as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in communications, public relations, marketing, business, or related industries with at least 2 years of related experience (or 4 years for a Pro 3 consideration) or relevant work experience to equal six years (eight years for a Pro 3 Consideration);
• Demonstrated communications industry project management skills managing multi-layered work, teams and considerations
• Demonstrated excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated detail management, excellent follow-through and quality work practices
• Experience in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Content Management System (CMS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Slate
• Experience in higher education

Pay Range: $26.44 - $30.77 per hour (Pro 2); $30.77-$32.21 (Pro 3) per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment, 7 month (Temporary)

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please include a resume and cover letter for a complete application.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.