Senior Coordinator of Marketing and Communications - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAbout the role
Senior Coordinator
of Marketing and Communications
Siebel School of
Computing and Data Science
The Grainger
College of Engineering
University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Senior Coordinator of Marketing and Communications position. This position is responsible for strategic leadership and operational oversight for the school's communications, marketing, and engagement efforts. This role serves as a player–coach, leading staff responsible for communications and events while directly executing high-level communications, marketing strategy, and multi-channel initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Communications, Marketing Strategy & Campaign Execution
o Provide strategic leadership for the school’s integrated communications and marketing efforts, aligning initiatives with school, college, and university priorities.
o Develop and execute annual and long-range communications and marketing plans, including goal setting, audience targeting, and measurable outcomes.
o Lead the ideation, planning, and execution of multi-channel campaigns (web, email, social, and digital platforms), ensuring alignment across audiences and initiatives.
o Oversee and actively manage the school’s digital channels, including website, email communications, and social media, with responsibility for content strategy, performance optimization, and growth.
o Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop regular reports and dashboards to assess effectiveness, inform decision-making, and demonstrate impact.
o Utilize data analytics and audience insights to refine messaging, improve engagement, and guide strategic direction.
o Monitor market trends and higher education communications/marketing practices, translating insights into actionable strategies for the school.
o Serve as a senior writer, editor, and content strategist for complex or high-visibility communications, while reviewing and approving content developed by staff.
o Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with institutional messaging and brand standards across all platforms.
o Serve as primary liaison to the college marketing and communications team and coordinate with campus partners and external collaborators.
· Leadership, Project Management & Operational Oversight
o Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for communications and events staff, including onboarding, training, workload management, and evaluations.
o Operate within and manage project management systems and workflows to ensure accountability for timelines, deliverables, and priorities across multiple concurrent initiatives.
o Oversee planning and execution of school-hosted events through staff, ensuring alignment with communications and engagement strategies.
o Review and approve event-related communications, materials, and attendee experience to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with school goals.
o Coordinate and prioritize team activities to support strategic initiatives while maintaining day-to day operational effectiveness.
o Serve as a resource and escalation point for team and stakeholder needs.
· School Communications Operations & Channel Ownership
o Oversee and manage day-to-day communications operations, including:
- Website updates, enhancements, and analytics
- Social media management and performance tracking
- Email communications and stakeholder coordination
- Development of news content, media mentions, and School-specific storytelling
o Ensure all channels are actively maintained, strategically aligned, and continuously improved.
· Other
o Assume additional responsibilities to furth
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