Supply Chain Management Marketing Specialist

About the role

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• Closing Date: 11/26/2026
• Type of Position: Marketing
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Graduate Programs Marketing

Summary of Job Duties

This position is responsible for planning, creating, and executing marketing and communications initiatives for the Department of Supply Chain Management and the Supply Chain Management Research Center (SCMRC).

The Marketing Specialist develops and manages supply chain's social media presence, creates engaging content highlighting faculty, students, alumni, research, and industry partnerships, and promotes initiatives through strategic storytelling and digital communications.

The position leads marketing efforts for supply chain events through promotional campaigns, registration communications, branded collateral, and post-event communications while collaborating closely with Walton College Marketing to ensure brand consistency and compelling visual storytelling.

This position serves as supply chain management's primary marketing and communications resource and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, the department, the SCMRC, and the Supply Chain Management Events Coordinator to elevate the college's reputation and engagement among prospective students, current students, alumni, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.

• This is an on-campus position. May require occasional work during evening and weekend hours.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of professional experience in marketing, communications, social media, or digital content creation

Equivalencies in education and/or experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing organizational social media accounts
• Experience creating digital marketing campaigns and promotional materials
• Experience using social media analytics and reporting tools
• Photography and/or video content creation experience
• Experience working in higher education or a professional services environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Social media strategy and platform management
• Content planning and editorial calendar management
• Copywriting and storytelling
• Brand management and marketing analytics
• Project management and organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

• Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
• Recruitment Contact Information: Nathan Bramwell
• Director of Marketing for Graduate Programs
• Sam M. Walton College of Business

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
• Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

• The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community.
• We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.
• Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.
• For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Constant Physical Activity: N/A
• Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes