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Marketing Associate (Sustainability) - OVCAS Planning, Sustainability and Project Management

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 09, 2026
Marketing Associate (Sustainability) - OVCAS Planning, Sustainability and Project Management Marketing Associate (Sustainability) - OVCAS Planning, Sustainability and Project Management Hiring Department: OVCAS Plan Sustain Proj Mgt Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039720 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Shift: Days, with occasional pre-planned nights and weekends for special events # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: 3/23/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $55,000.00 - 65,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Sustainability Programs, the Marketing Associate develops and implements marketing and communication tactics that strengthen the sustainability projects, programs and events within the Office of Planning, Sustainability and Project Management. This includes developing and executing an annual sustainable campus marketing plan, social media and communications management, to demonstrate the value of UIC's Climate Commitments and Climate Action Implementation Plan. Duties & Responsibilities: As Sustainability's primary writer, develops and implements comprehensive marketing and communication campaigns and educational outreach events that have quantifiable objectives, methods, outcomes, and timelines for various audiences including faculty, staff, and students; event promotions, and outreach publications for conveying sustainability information and delivering a strong and consistent message to the campus community about UIC's sustainability achievements and the role of the campus community in advancing UIC's Climate Commitments of Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, Net Zero. Consults with UIC's Marketing and Brand Management. Manages the production of monthly e-newsletter (Greenlights). Coordination with UIC's Office of Public Affairs for inclusion in broader campus communications such as UIC Today, events calendar, and news releases, in pursuit of strategic intent including design, layout and production of reports and promotional materials. Creates and edits visual media and graphic elements of web pages for the Sustainability Team's dynamic website and other related websites as needed (e.g. Energy Conscious Campus). Utilizes best practices in web-design, UIC-provided framework (Word Press), creates content and webpages as requested by other team members who are also content providers. Directs the Sustainability team's social media presence - through planned communications, response to current events on campus, in the community, and in the press. Stays current on social media in the marketplace and emerging platforms/tech/strategies. Manages annual Giving Tuesday campaign for Sustainability Gift Fund. Coordinates with Advancement on initiatives related to Growing Green, an impact-based fundraising initiative, primarily by providing storytelling. Provides support to the Chancellor's Committee on Sustainability and Energy by preparing presentation templates and designing the annual report. Participates in the Office of Planning, Sustainability, and Project Management special projects and performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area. Demonstrated copywriting, proofreading and editing skills. Demonstrated experience in translating complex information to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated experience using AP style writing. Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 year experience with a marketing program, writing for websites, and news media. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting products or services that provide a social good. This includes marketing strategy and tactics. Knowledge of media production, including social media platforms and efficiency of use, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. Contemporary social marketing theories with hands-on problem solving; knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods; alternative ways to inform via written, oral and visual media. Knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies. Microsoft Office, presentation software, spreadsheet software, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software. Strong written and oral communication skills. Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges. Abode Creative suite required. Event planning. Word press. Best practices in website content design. Ability to develop and execute marketing, and strategic communications plans to positively affect outcomes Master's degree in Marketing and Communications; Social Marketing; Sustainability; or Environmental Studies. 1-2 years experience in social marketing, with sustainability or social responsibility preferred. 1-2 years experience in higher education or non-profit preferred. Interest in and knowledge of sustainability issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, water issues, waste management, and diversity and equity preferred. Strong presentation skills and excellent interpersonal skills preferred. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19171?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-536fc042372c5d47b43e2244172dafe6