Digital Marketing and Communications Associate

Digital Marketing and Communications Associate

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$40,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and equity of experience and opportunity. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

As a private university with a public mission, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, and 90% of our students come from within the state.

We invite passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds present in our community. Joining the team means being part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

The Digital Marketing and Communications Associate supports learning by strengthening the university’s reputation, financial support, and sustainability through day‑to‑day management and execution of Aurora University’s digital communications and online presence. The role contributes to the development and delivery of website, blog, and social media content that is accurate, engaging, and aligned with university standards. In collaboration with the Director of Digital Content and the Marketing Communications team, the Associate plans, creates, and monitors digital communications while tracking performance and staying current with emerging trends in higher education marketing.

• Represents Aurora University positively with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community; interacts effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and customers; learns and uses department operations and university practices.
• Upholds the Mission Statement:
  At Aurora University, our goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
• Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
• Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and participation in university committees, activities, and events as needed.

• Create, update, and maintain website content in support of the Marketing Communications web development and content team.
• Assist with planning, creating, scheduling, and monitoring social media content across university platforms.
• Research, write, and edit content for the university blog, website, and other digital communications, as well as print pieces as needed.
• Monitor the social media activity of university‑affiliated accounts and track media mentions of the university.
• Gather, measure, and summarize basic analytics for website, blog, and social media performance.
• Support content consistency by proofreading and fact‑checking for accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with university brand and editorial standards.
• Stay current on digital content trends and best practices in higher education marketing and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, public relations, or related field required.

• One to two years of relevant internship or work experience in digital content, communications, or marketing preferred.

• A valid driver’s license and driving record meeting institutional requirements is required.
• May require travel to off‑site locations.

• Knowledge of content management…