Coordinator II (College Marketing) (P8) (College of Business & Economics: Dean's Office)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- CBE Marketing Strategic Plan
- Booklet Annual Updates: Collaborate with CBE Marketing Committees to develop, update, and present the annual marketing booklet for approval by the Deans and CLT.
- Monthly Reports: Prepare and submit monthly marketing reports for review by CLT, highlighting events, guest lectures, and other key activities.
- 4IR Reporting: Provide UJ with updates on 4IR activities as part of the designated monthly reporting.
Branding and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to UJ branding guidelines for all CBE Schools, Departments, and Research Hubs across social media platforms and promotional materials.
- Oversee CBE’s social media compliance with UJ regulations and standards.
Event Coordination for First-Year Students
- CBE First-Year Experience (FYE): Coordinate marketing for FYE initiatives, including the “Orange Carpet” initiative.
- Executive Dean’s Welcome Event: Assist with the planning and promotion of the annual welcome event.
- Check-in Campaigns: Manage check-in events before June and November exams starting in 2023.
- Peer Mentors Ceremony: Provide event support for the annual Peer Mentors Acknowledgement Ceremony.
Student Recruitment Marketing
- Prospective Students: Manage targeted campaigns, including UJ Open Day, Grade 9 Open Day, and other expos.
- Final Year Undergraduate Students: Run the "Why Honours Studies" campaign to encourage students to pursue further studies.
- Postgraduate Marketing: Develop and implement marketing campaigns for postgraduate programs, in collaboration.
- International Students: Coordinate marketing efforts with UJ’s Internationalization Office to target global students, in partnership with CLT.
CBE Website Management
- Updates and Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain the CBE Schools, Departments, and Research Hubs' websites.
- Marketing Videos: Manage the production and distribution of marketing videos.
- Brochure & Flyer Development: Oversee the creation and annual review of undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education brochures.
Promotional Material Management
- Design and manage posters, banners, and other promotional materials for CBE events and campaigns.
- Coordinate promotional content for CBE’s LinkedIn page.
CBE Newsflash and Awards
- Newsflash Updates: Draft and distribute CBE Newsflash items, highlighting staff promotions, new hires, and achievements.
- Awards Announcements: Share awards and accolades through UJ AppLOUD, student newsletters, and weekly VC Notes.
- Annual Awards Ceremony: Assist in the coordination of the CBE Staff and Students Awards Ceremony.
- Social Media
- Manage and maintain the organization’s social media accounts, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across all platforms.
- Create, schedule, and post engaging content, including updates on events, news, and promotions.
- Monitor social media trends, engage with followers, and respond to inquiries or comments.
- Track and analyze social media performance metrics, providing insights for improvement.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. (NQF 7)
- 3 years' job-related experience
- Proven experience in strategic marketing planning and execution.
- Excellent project management and event coordination skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in digital marketing, social media management, and design tools.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders.
- High level of creativity and attention to detail.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency with marketing software, content management systems, and social media platforms
- Familiarity with higher education marketing is an asset.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
