Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Position Information

Hiring Department:
Research Advancement

Reports To:

Director

Job Location:

On-sire;
El Paso, TX

Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary: $50,000 annually.

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Under moderate supervision, provides coordinating services in support of marketing, communications, reporting, and event activities for Research Development within Research & Innovation. Responsible for executing communications initiatives, coordinating digital and print materials, tracking engagement metrics, supporting professional development and signature recognition events, and maintaining systems that enhance the visibility and measurable impact of UTEP’s research enterprise.

• Coordinates preparation and distribution of weekly bulletins, funding announcements, newsletters, and promotional communications.
• Assists with drafting, editing, formatting, and layout of digital and print materials, including quarterly publications, reports, guides, and event materials, ensuring alignment with university branding standards.
• Coordinates website updates and manages digital content in collaboration with campus partners.
• Coordinates social media scheduling, posting, and monitoring across approved platforms in alignment with divisional messaging.
• Maintains editorial and content calendars to ensure timely, consistent delivery of communications.

• Tracks and maintains communications and engagement data, including email performance, website analytics, social media metrics, and event participation.
• Maintains contact management systems, including data entry, segmentation, quality control, and reporting.
• Assists with registration setup, tracking, and reporting for programs and events.
• Prepares routine management and productivity reports related to communications, marketing, and event activities.
• Assists with data collection and documentation to support the evaluation of communications effectiveness and event outcomes.

• Coordinates logistical support for Research & Innovation events, including faculty and staff professional development programs and signature recognition events.
• Assists with the coordination of events recognizing faculty achievements, including honorific distinctions, major grant awards, and research milestones.
• Prepares event collateral (e.g., invitations, registration forms, flyers).
• Supports vendor coordination, purchase requisitions, payment requests, and tracking of related expenditures.
• Monitors assigned budgets and maintains expense documentation.
• Assists with post-event documentation and summary reporting.

• Assists with the activities of staff in Research Development to support marketing and communications objectives.
• Manages divisional one-pagers development, publication, and distribution.
• Coordinates the implementation of techniques for evaluating communications effectiveness.
• Maintains organized records of communications materials, event documentation, and reports.
• Identifies areas for operational improvement and provides recommendations to the supervisor.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Four (4) years of related experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital content management, event coordination, or related field.

• Experience in higher education, research administration, nonprofit, or…