Marketing and Events Coordinator
Marketing and Events Coordinator
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Responsibilities: Develops and implements overall marketing and communications strategy for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) and IASourcelink; oversees and manages event planning and execution; manages individual communications projects and supports client communications; creates and manages comprehensive content calendar to track all recurring and upcoming content; assists the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director with developing, designing, and implementing marketing content and materials for the SBDC; and serves as the JPEC point of contact and coordinates with other BCS programs for marketing initiatives. Position will work with schools in the Cedar Rapids area as part of the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Talent Search program.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design or related field; at least three years of experience creating and managing social media content across multiple platforms for business use; and experience curating a content calendar and marketing strategy for various programs with varied audiences required. Knowledge of graphic design to create social posts, email, newsletter and print materials; experience working with small business owners and entrepreneurs on their digital marketing; event planning experience; experience researching and writing blogs and articles; and knowledge of the entrepreneurial support system in Iowa preferred. Student experience will be considered. Spring 2025 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.
Application Instructions: All application materials received by April 9, 2025, will be given full consideration. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 4/9/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.
Type of Employment: Full-Time
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