Marketing and Communications Graduate Coordinator
This role oversees the marketing, social media, and communications needs of Student Life & Leadership, a University department within the Carolina Union. This role works with the Assistant Director of Leadership Development to manage a team of 3 undergraduate student employees in creating graphics, newsletters, and more to promote the initiatives and programs of Student Life & Leadership to the entire campus. Candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of examples of their own work that may include graphics or newsletters created for a student organization or place of employment (please no personal social media content).
Responsibilities Include:
Marketing & Communications: (75%)
• Lead the development of communication strategies for the office, working with staff members to ensure University branding guidelines are met, and the mission is at the forefront
• Review and provide feedback regarding all department copy, layouts and proofs prior to presentations or printing
• Develop external communications resources for students, faculty and other professional staff
• Serve as a liaison on behalf of SLL for cross-promotional opportunities with Communications and Creative Services as well as University Communications
• Work with SLL staff members to develop communications strategies for programs and internal initiatives
SLL General & Supervision: (25%)
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the social media coordinator(s) within the office, training and advising based on established communications plan and assisting in monitoring social media accounts
• Attend Professional-Staff Meetings as needed
Qualifications:
• An undergraduate degree and enrolled as full-time status in a graduate program at UNC Chapel Hill for Fall 2026.
• Experience organizing and managing multiple tasks with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing and tracking projects independently.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills. Proficiency in using Canva Pro or Adobe Express to create social media graphics.
• Understanding of Digital Accessibility Standards.
• Experience posting to professional social media environments, Adobe Creative Cloud products and photography is a plus