Communications and Project Coordinator, Institute for Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Communications and Project Coordinator, Institute for Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences
Classification Title Administrative Staff Assistant I
Department Institute for Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences
Posting Number R240197
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52705
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.1

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Communications & Project Coordinator is responsible for writing, editing, managing and implementing content across various communications channels and initiatives for theInstitute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Scienceand the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education. The successful candidate is highly motivated, creative and has a passion for storytelling, eager to learn; thrives in a fast-paced, enterprising environment; and demonstrates sharp organizational and project management skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create high-quality content for various platforms including newsletters, web content, presentations, and social media, targeting both internal and external audiences.
• Assist in the implementation of core marketing and communications objectives by supporting integrated initiatives across digital, social, email, and web platforms.
• Manage and coordinate communication projects, ensuring timely content deployment and the effective execution of editorial calendars and content strategies.
• Participate in the strategic refresh of digital content, including updating or removing content in the CMS , and handle the posting and deployment of social media content.
• Establish and maintain project management procedures to oversee multiple communication initiatives, including checklists, proofing, approvals, and implementation activities.
• Monitor, track, and analyze email campaign performance, using insights to improve metrics and ensure that all content adheres to accessibility best practices.

The Communications & Project Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and university leadership administrative professionals daily. Therefore, discretion, tact, and a knowledge of university etiquette for interacting with faculty and university leadership are essential.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate must have excellent written communication skills, and the ability to maintain professional standards under demanding time constraints.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and operate in a fast-paced environment and is highly adaptable, as priorities often shift quickly.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiencies with communication tactics and marketing technologies in communications or academic environment working with digital content, website management, social media and multi-media content creation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in marketing and communications role with a focus on editorial planning, content creation, copy-editing, social posting and digital tactics.
• Prior experience editing within a content management systems ( CMS ) or social media.

Physical Demands
Salary Range $50,000 - $60,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week

Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Sarah Koss
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title HR and Finance Assistant
Contact's Email srkoss@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-0312

Posting Dates

Posted 09/12/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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   • State Professional
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   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents