Marketing and Communications Manager

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UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

The Marketing and Communications Unit (MCU) takes the lead in developing strategies and relationships to build the UTS brand in order to achieve its desired prominence in the market place. It is responsible for effectively promoting and enhancing the image and reputation of the university through the development and implementation of marketing plans, media and public relations activities, internal communication and corporate identity strategy. MCU has both internal and external clients and delivers services to support them and to promote the overall strategic development of the university.

Detailed Description

The unit has a vacancy for Marketing and Communications Manager (Future Students). This position is responsible for the development, management and implementation of the UTS marketing recruitment strategy for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This position manages a team which consists of three Marketing Officers and a Marketing Coordinator and from time to time will also supervise casual events staff. The Marketing and Communication Manager (Future Students) will liaise extensively with marketing and communication staff from other areas of the university.

The position will support the Deputy Director, Strategic Marketing and Student Recruitment to achieve the objectives of the UTS marketing strategy and, associated operational plans, and contribute to the successful planning, development and implementation of programs that develop, maintain and enhance the university's reputation.

Main skills/experience required:

• Demonstrated ability to develop a range of marketing and communication strategic and tactical plans
• Effectively manage budgets and write marketing reports
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively with people at all levels within UTS and externally
• Proven management skills, including the ability to lead a team to meet competing deadlines under pressure and maximise results from marketing resources
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Developed written and oral communication skills combined with accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced computing skills including Microsoft Office applications including formatting and mail merging, excel formulas and pivot tables and maintaining databases (access and filemaker pro), CRM and associated software (Salesforce highly desirable). ?
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Commitment to supporting practices and policies that encourage equal opportunities for people of culturally diverse backgrounds

Base Salary: $114,731 to $120,194 pa (HEW Level 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This appointment will be on a continuing, full time basis.

How To Apply

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Prior to commencing your application for IRC112434, please review the Position Description and the relevant selection criteria - these can be found on our website by clicking on the apply link.

You are required to address the below selection criteria in a cover note.

1. Demonstrated experience in student recruitment and a sound understanding of the University Admissions Centre (UAC) admissions calendar and procedures.
2. Experience in leading the development and  implementation of marketing campaigns and promotional events aimed at increasing  reputation and profile of your organisation
3. Good knowledge of marketing and communications principals, including strategy, market research, planning, implementation, measurement and evaluation.

Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC112434.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Closing Date: Monday July 23rd 2018 at 11.59pm (AEST)

We are committed to diversity and social inclusion, evidenced by our WGEA Employer of Choice citation, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles), Indigenous Australians,  people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.