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UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its 30,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. UWM’s 93-acre campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students. For more information please visit our website at http://www4.uwm.edu/. 

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), Student Union Marketing Services is currently seeking a Communications Specialist.

Job Duties:

Reporting to the UWM Union Marketing Manager and operating under general supervision, the incumbent of this position consults with students, faculty, staff, and other clients to develop design concepts for marketing materials used to promote Union and campus programs and services. This consultation process includes researching, designing and executing all phases of electronic media and print production.

Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and presenting training workshops as well as leading and mentoring part-time staff. This position will also be instrumental in the visual design and branding of numerous Union and Campus Programs including the annual Board of Regents meetings, Pantherfest, campus Open House, Distinguished Lecture Series, Children’s Holiday Festival and other programs provided by the UWM Union, University Departments and registered student organizations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly qualified candidates will have experience in the planning, research, layout, graphic design, and production of promotional materials and web sites including experience with publishing and web development software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop/ImageReady, Flash; and Microsoft Office Suite programs).
• Highly qualified applicants will be skilled in the operation of Macintosh computers (i.e. loading and removing application and system software, type fonts, utilities) used in the creation of electronic presentations for programming and public service/outreach purposes.
• Candidates must have experience in creating, designing, and editing video as well as a comprehensive understanding of social media.
• Excellent organizational and task management skills are necessary as the incumbent must be able to track details and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously - often under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are crucial as the incumbent must be able to maintain positive working relationships with management and staff at all levels.
• Applicants must also have excellent judgment and problem-solving skills and abilities.
• Qualified candidates will be skilled in the operation and maintenance of production equipment as well as be able to lift and reload 30 pound large-format paper rolls and film.

The starting hourly rate has a negotiable range, plus generous vacation, personal holiday, sick leave and other fringe benefits. A 6-month probationary period is required.

You will apply online at: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=40964&jobid=40479&index=true. You will create an account, complete an initial application, and then complete and submit an online examination. You will also be asked to upload your resume. 

If you have any questions about the online application process, please contact Kurt Hennemann at 414-229-5411 or e-mail at rommel@uwm.edu. The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31, 2010. All eligible examination materials will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Special Notes:

This position will require a criminal records review. A pending charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. For information relating to the campus security report for UWM, please visit the following: http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu