Marketing Coordinator (TEMP)

Business Incubation Program:

The UCF Business Incubation Program is a university-driven community partnership providing tools, training, and infrastructure that enables early-stage, scalable companies to become high-growth enterprises anchored in Central Florida. With nine incubator sites across Metro Orlando, the Incubation Program is a key contributor to the economic development and vitality of the region.

The Opportunity:

The Marketing Coordinator at UCF in Kissimmee plays a vital role in fostering high-growth businesses and collaborates extensively with other support organizations. This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Incubator's operations, programming, client support, event/project management and marketing efforts, working directly with the Site Manager and the UCF Incubation Program team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Site Manager with functional operations including but not limited to facilities, marketing, scheduling, and general interactions with clients and the general community.

• Assist in the daily operation of the UCF Business Incubator in Kissimmee.

• Coordinate with incubator clients, prospects, service providers, stakeholders, vendors and visitors.

• Support the Site Manager of the Business Incubator.

• Create innovative and relevant content to increase the visibility of Incubator, clients, and graduates.

• Collaborate with UCF Business Incubation Program (BIP) Marketing Coordinator and media relations firm to create and distribute news, stories, and information through a variety of media channels including BIP social media, website, local and regional news sources, etc.

• Coordinate planning, promotion, registration, and invoice management for education, training, and other client support events and activities.

• Manage scheduling, maintenance, and use tracking of conference and meeting rooms for clients and outside organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. .

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative duties in a corporate or higher education setting.

• 2+ years of event planning and marketing experience.

• Experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

• Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service with effective written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and/or prior project management experience.

• Prefer candidate with the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish in order to work effectively with customers and team members.

Additional Application Materials Required:

One page (minimum) written description of examples of successful event planning and social media experience.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

This is a reposted position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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