Administrative Specialist, Marketing & Public Affairs (REPOST)

Starting Salary Range is $40,747.20 - $42,825. The  initial salary offer is commensurate with education and related work experience.  

This role is designed for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who loves organization, problem-solving, and creativity. The Administrative Specialist serves as an integral member of the Marketing and Public Affairs team and delivers exceptional work through personal initiative. This individual will manage administrative tasks, financial and budget processes, and support the Chief Marketing Officer and MPA team administratively. The position offers opportunities to exercise creativity through involvement with social media, promotional campaigns, and print and digital collateral.

Administrative and Marketing Duties:

• Administrative Coordination: Maintain department calendars, schedule meetings, take meeting notes, and track deadlines, make travel arrangements for MPA team members. 
• Project Management: Support the CMO and department through managing projects, problem-solving, and tracking details.
• Financial Support: reconcile department credit card transactions, prepare purchase orders and track invoices, assist managers with monitoring department budgets using enterprise software, assist with vendor contracts and payment follow-up.
• Campaign Support: Assist with planning and execution of marketing campaigns, including ordering and preparing marketing collateral, proofing materials, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Two (2) years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with administrative, clerical, or customer service work.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Comfort with learning enterprise software systems (for budget, purchasing, and job tracking).
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Collaborative: Enjoys working on a team and helping colleagues succeed.
• Creative: Brings ideas to marketing campaigns and finds fresh ways to tell stories.
• Resourceful: Willing to learn, problem-solve, and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-Focused: Friendly and service-oriented, making the Marketing office a welcoming space.
• Some standing, lifting (paper boxes up to ~30 lbs), and walking required. On-campus position with some work off campus for community events on the weekend.

• Associate's (or higher) degree
• Experience supporting a marketing or communications function.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content creation best practices.
• Familiarity with graphic design software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Canva).
• Exposure to printing, publishing, or production environments.

• Interest in storytelling, photography, or video production.

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