Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Office of Communications, in the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, seeks a Digital Media Coordinator to assist with the implementation of the communications team’s strategic plan. The Coordinator plays an integral role in college-wide initiatives to strengthen and advance the Clark School’s identity and reputation; promote and maintain a favorable perception among the School’s general, academic, industry, and government audiences; and achieve the School’s recruitment and partnership goals.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Essential duties and responsibilities break into three categories:

• digital and social media management, including influencer and/or partnership development;
• editorial and multimedia content production (either directly or overseeing) as it relates to digital and social media; and internal coordination.

The Coordinator is entrepreneurial in their work and readily collaborates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

In this capacity, the Digital Media Coordinator will:

• help conceptualize, create, and post social media content to Clark School channels, including photos and videos;
• serve as a secondary website content manager;
• maintain working knowledge of STEM and higher education (especially Big Ten engineering colleges) social media trends; and
• complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to traverse short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Licenses/Certifications: N/a

Preferences:

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in social media coordination, communications, marketing and/or public relations
• Experience creating successful social media campaigns with measurable outcomes that demonstrate impact.
• Experience working with STEM content and/or experts and creating social media content related to science and/or engineering.
• Experience identifying and cultivating social media influencer relationships and partnership opportunities.
• Prior experience working in higher education and/or developing multimedia content for higher education audiences.
• Skill in the capture and editing of video for social media

Required Application Materials:

Applications must include the following items:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position as well as your relevant skills and experience, including brief descriptions of any related projects.
• Resume/CV.
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references.
• 2-3 samples of content you have produced for social media (please upload to the Supplemental Document 1 section).

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: March 7th, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of professional communications or marketing experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of marketing.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Department

ENGR-Dean-Engineering Communications Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term) Salary Range

$58k-$65K Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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