Copywriter

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.
One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that¿s unparalleled.
An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one¿s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.
The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.
UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career.
The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI.
At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment.
Parkside is a community that¿s easy to call home.
Find out why.
Position Title: Writer (Copywriter) Employment Type: Full time, Academic Staff, Salaried Reports To: The writer will report to the Associate Director of University Relations.
Full Time Pay Range: $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience University Relations is looking for a creative writer to become the voice of Parkside, to engage and inform future students and their families.
Using interview skills to gather information from students, staff, and faculty, and working closely with the University Relations team, you¿ll write powerful copy for email, print, and web campaigns.
Our team is looking for someone skilled and imaginative, with an eye for detail who can work on a variety of projects with tight deadlines.
The ability to understand our target markets and write persuasive text with varying voices and styles to suit each audience is critical to your success in this role.
QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor¿s Degree in marketing, English, communications, or related field 3-4 years proven experience as a copywriter with a solid portfolio Excellent editorial, proofreading, and writing skills Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability In addition to the qualifications, our ideal candidate will have experience with working with a content management system, and a customer relationship management tool.
Speaking and writing in Spanish is a plus.
The copywriter works in University Relations, a small marketing, design, communications, printing, and creative department reporting to the Vice Chair for University Advancement.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Author a range of materials, adapting voice and style suited to external target audiences Consult with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure accuracy Obtain source approval of content and meet publication deadlines Research topics and interview subject-matter experts to write original content, edit current content, and optimize content for a variety of channels (print, web, social media, etc.
) Create and implement communication campaigns that align with recruitment and University Relations strategies Collaborate with designers, communications, and admissions on projects SPECIAL NOTES: SALARY AND BENEFITS Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
¿ Benefit Details: https://www.
wisconsin.
edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.
pdf Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.
wisconsin.
edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/ LEGAL NOTICES Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
(see TC1 - App.
4 and p.
12)¿ Note:¿ Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions.
All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.
UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: ¿All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
¿ If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.
¿ Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.
uwp.
edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.
cfm.
Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
THE UNIVERSITY UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.
¿ This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.
¿ The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.
¿ UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.
¿ Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.
¿ The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country.
UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.
The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.
¿ There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.
¿ The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses.
For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.
uwp.
edu.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 9/15/2023¿are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.
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¿ Please be sure you have included: Cover Letter outlining¿your qualifications for the position Resume The names and email addresses of three (3) professional references Examples of work Applications received by 9/15/2023¿are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.
It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
¿ If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.
¿ Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
¿ If you have application questions call or email:¿ Amber Marzette (262)595-2042 marzetta@uwp.
edu