Marketing Specialist

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) is the first research institute in the world dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the fundamental brain mechanisms of learning and memory. It is credited with numerous seminal discoveries about how memory works and is recognized as a global leader in the area. Led by Director Michael Yassa, the CNLM is home to more than 120 faculty scientists at UCI and beyond. The Center has also developed a number of successful training programs for neuroscience education at all levels and is deeply committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in academia.

The Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) seeking an entry-level Marketing Specialist to support communications, outreach, and donor engagement efforts. The role assists with developing marketing materials, managing digital and social media platforms, updating website content, tracking engagement metrics, and supporting fundraising initiatives.

This position also contributes to event planning and on-site support, maintains marketing records and mailing lists, and assists with payment processing for marketing services. Working collaboratively across CNLM programs, the Marketing Specialist helps enhance visibility and support the center's research mission through effective communication and outreach.

Required:

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles, strategies, techniques and practices.
• Basic knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
• Good graphic design skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Less than 1 yearExperience in related area

Preferred:

• Familiar with Canva, WordPress, and MailChimp.
• Familiar with Kuali Financial System.
• .Experience assisting with the creation, editing, or coordination of marketing and promotional materials.
• Basic knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $55400- $65000 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.