Email Marketing Specialist Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

Email Marketing Specialist Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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Position Information
General Information Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent

• Full-time
  If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40
  Months per year 12
  Position Number 000373
  NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN10
  Classification Title Public Communications Specialist
• Journey
  Working Title Email Marketing Specialist
  Salary Range $50,586
• $60,000
  Anticipate Hiring Range $50,586
• $60,000
  FLSA Status Non Exempt
  Division University Advancement
  Department University Communications (Adm)
  Work Unit Strategic Brand & Digital Engmnt
  Work Schedule 8:00 am
• 5:00 pm; Monday
• Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Primary Purpose of Position Under the direction of the Director of Digital Engagement, the Email Marketing Specialist will help to transform UNC Charlotte’s email communication strategy. This role will implement audience-first practices, centralize coordination and enhance email marketing effectiveness across the institution. The Email Marketing Specialist will ensure all email marketing communications align with the University’s goals and create a seamless and personalized experience for recipients.

Minimum Education/Experience Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a closely related field and two years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Essential Job Duties Lead and coordinate institution-wide email marketing efforts by managing a centralized calendar, aligning strategies across departments. Oversee the creation of targeted campaigns, an email preference center, and strategic content to enhance engagement and support University goals. Serve as the “air traffic controller” for email sends across University Communications, University Advancemen,t and the University at large.
Develop and maintain a centralized email calendar within University Advancement to prevent oversaturation and ensure strategic alignment.
Act as the primary liaison for the integration of Ascend with Marketing Cloud and other enterprise platforms.
Lead the creation and implementation of an email preference center as technology allows to provide audiences with opt-out and subscription options.
Guide the development of targeted, behavior-based email campaigns that support institutional priorities and user engagement goals.
Create content for email marketing for stakeholders within University Advancement and the University at large. Other Work Responsibilities Foster supportive and productive relationships with colleagues both within Advancement and the University as a whole.
Represent University Communications in cross-campus meetings and stakeholder sessions related to email engagement strategy.
Perform other duties as required or assigned. Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in email marketing, audience engagement, or a related digital marketing function.
Experience working with CRM and email marketing platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex digital marketing projects across multiple stakeholders.
Experience in graphic design platforms through Adobe Creative Cloud
Proficiency in analytics tools and a data-driven mindset.
Familiarity with email preference centers and subscription management.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Experience working in higher education or other mission-driven environments is preferred. Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location Foundation Annex
Posting date 05/16/2025
Closing date 05/30/2025
Proposed Hire Date 06/16/2025