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Job Posting Title:
Marketing Specialist (Part-Time), Department of Theatre and Dance
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Hiring Department:
Department of Theatre and Dance
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
30
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The College of Fine Arts is the college of creativity at The University of Texas at Austin-a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world. At the Department of Theatre and Dance, your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the experiences of our faculty, students and staff. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.
We are looking for an early-career marketer who will assist the Communications Specialist in the creation and execution of marketing efforts for the Department of Theatre and Dance. The Marketing Specialist's core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and coordinating written and multimedia content for website, social media, print and email marketing. The role will collaborate closely with the Communications Specialist and other administrative staff and student employees in the Department of Theatre and Dance and the College of Fine Arts.
The position is part-time at 30 hours per week.
Benefits package:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time (prorated based on 30-hour work week)
• Paid holidays (prorated based on 30-hour work week)
• Other services and perks.

This job description may not contain all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply.
Purpose
Develops and executes content for Department of Theatre and Dance print and digital platforms, including web, social media channels, email newsletters, production playbills and other channels, for various internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Management: Research, write, publish and monitor audience-centered content for print and digital channels, including website content and other communications collateral. Collect and compile information for playbills and communicate with playbill designer. Support the creation and distribution of email marketing and digital newsletters. Collaborate on video content creation. Work with the Communications Specialist and College of Fine Arts web team on departmental website improvements and upgrades. Work to ensure consistency of messaging and adherence to the brand voice and written style guide, while ensuring accuracy and appropriateness across all channels.
• Social Media Content Coordination: Oversee the department's social media channels. Support, create and deploy social media campaigns and advertising. Monitor and respond to online conversations and inquiries. Manage the department's digital media content editorial calendar. Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies and applications on social media and look for ways to enhance and expand the department's digital reach and audience engagement. Run analytic reports to assess success of digital marketing efforts (social media and website).
• Student Employee Management: In collaboration with the Communications Specialist, post positions, interview and hire two to three student assistants for the department's communications office. Train workers and ensure job duties are being completed. Schedule student workers' shifts. Timesheet management.
• Administrative: Manage production and departmental historical archives. In collaboration with the Communications Specialist, administer the department's digital signage, including managing content, posting/scheduling and developing templates for content. Support the Communications Specialist on projects that promote the department and expand audience awareness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of experience in promotions, marketing, public relations or journalism
• Experience in the use of social media platforms
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts clearly and concisely and communicate effectively
• Ability to discern and justify the appropriate messages for different lengths and formats
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Required Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Strong Writing Skills, Initiative, Problem Solving, and Service Excellence

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications

• More than one year of experience in promotions, marketing, public relations or journalism
• Experience successfully managing, writing and/or creating content for social media channels and websites as a tool for message delivery and community engagement
• Working experience with web content management systems, email marketing platforms, Adobe Creative Suite and general design principles
• Working knowledge of videography and digital video editing
• Experience working at a higher education institution or in an arts organization
• Familiarity with AP Style

Salary Range
$32,130 (pro-rated from $42,840) (fixed salary)
Working Conditions

• Works in a shared space in standard office conditions.
• Use of manual dexterity and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Occasional lifting and moving.

Work Shift

• Expected to work 30 hours during the work week, which would include four days of work at or around eight hours of work time per day.
• Four days in-office for at least first 45 days of employment. A hybrid option with three days minimum in office after new in position period ends.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.