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Position Available 

MARKETING,
COMMUNICATIONS,
AND SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

The Collaboration invites applications from qualified candidates for this full-time professional position.

DUTIES:

Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies and other projects to achieve the vision, build participation, and maximize the earned and contributed income of the organization. Work closely with and facilitate the work of the President; support Board advocacy; work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers, and consultants.

Develop and manage database; website; print and electronic marketing and Membership Campaign materials for target audiences, including college and university faculty and staff and campus decision-makers. Gather testimonials; write and lay out copy; coordinate printing, mailings, and ads; manage vendor relationships. Build relationships with key campus personnel, donors. Manage exhibit booth at national conferences. Assist the President with coordination of needs assessments (surveys, focus groups, etc.) and new program and resource development, including new corporate sponsorship effort and developing and drafting grant proposals and reports. Compile data for reports and planning. Coordinate special programs including Bellman Leadership Award event/publicity; customized Program Evaluation and Consulting Services; Travel Grants and other programs for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs); and print and electronic products on teaching and learning. Assist with other programs as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Baccalaureate required, including liberal arts; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum three years related work experience. Understanding of current issues in higher education and concerns of college and university faculty and staff; demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, learning, diversity, and inclusivity. Strong computer skills required (MS Office preferred, including Word, Excel, Access; Quark; FrontPage).

Must also show ability to:

• organize, manage, and take initiative on multiple projects in a busy office environment

• work collaboratively with the President, staff, Board, volunteers, consultants; facilitate teamwork

• build positive relationships with faculty and administrators from diverse institutions

• assess and meet client needs

• develop and manage workplans, timelines, and budgets to ensure timely, efficient, and effective program development/delivery and achievement of participation and budget goals

• provide high-quality work with close attention to detail, including writing of effective, error-free correspondence, marketing copy, proposals, and reports, including word processing and spreadsheets

• represent The Collaboration effectively in a variety of professional settings

OTHER INFORMATION: Salary depends on qualifications, with range beginning at $46,000. Excellent benefits. Some evenings/weekends and travel required.

Application review begins April 25 and continues until the position is filled.

HOW TO APPLY:  Send cover letter clearly identifying position sought and addressing qualifications; recent salary history; résumé, incl. email address if avail.; and three references with current phone numbers to Manager of Administrative Services, The Collaboration, 2356 University Ave. W., Ste. 230, St. Paul, MN 55114 or dmlongse@collab.org. EOE