Marketing Coordinator

at  Aalto University

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of over 13 000 students, 400 professors and more than 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
Are you a marketing and communications enthusiast who is looking for having an impact in your work? Join us!
We are looking for a driven
Marketing Coordinator
to plan and execute marketing, recruitment and communication activities for the School of Business’ study programmes. This position is a fixed-term job rotation substitute, with a duration until early October 2025. We hope you could start in the position as soon as possible.
As our marketing coordinator, you will play a key role in sharing the story of Aalto University School of Business in Finland and abroad. You will be responsible for planning and implementing marketing activities for our Bachelor’s Programme in International Business in Mikkeli (50% of the work). What’s more, you will participate in the planning and implementation of marketing activities for our BSc and MSc programmes on the Otaniemi campus (the other half of the tasks).
As part of the role, together with your colleagues, you will build and manage digital marketing campaigns, drive traffic, and create content for both international and Finnish audiences, ensuring awareness and interest in our outstanding programmes. You will also coordinate a team of our School’s students who visit Finnish high schools and provide insights about our school and share their experiences as students.
You will creatively utilize different media and channels, be bold in trying new approaches while being on top of cutting-edge developments in digital marketing. As a versatile marketer, you enjoy preparing interesting high-quality content to all channels. Additionally, you will coordinate our participation as well as participate yourself in selected student marketing fairs and events in Finland and abroad.
The role is well suited to a fresh (or soon to be) marketing graduate or a similar profile. The ideal candidate already has some experience in the field of marketing but – most importantly – is a passionate and motivated team player who wants to learn more. The coordinator has a dynamic and curious mindset and a positive and open-minded approach to work.

Your skills would ideally include:

• Hands-on knowledge of planning, executing and analysing search engine marketing (Google Ads) and social media marketing (FB Business Manager), as well as other digital marketing channels and tools
• Understanding omni-channel content production, from creating landing pages, webinars and social media posts to building awareness and interest towards the School of Business and its study programmes
• Copywriting skills and ability to create engaging content for different content types and channels, such as news stories, web pages, social media, and printed materials
• Experience in organizing online and offline events as well as arranging participation in trade fairs
• Organisational skills, including project planning and ability to take care of multiple projects at the same time and work in a matrix type of teams
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken

What we offer:

• A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world, by sparking the game-changers of tomorrow and solving major challenges with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, creativity, collaboration and wellbeing.
• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.
• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We continuously strive to find the most impactful ways to empower and invest in our people.

There is great freedom in your role, and we have a flexible modern working culture. You get great colleagues and a thriving community. The position is located in Otaniemi, Espoo. However, regular presence on the Mikkeli campus is required. Moreover, willingness and ability to travel are needed. The salary range for this position is approximately 3200 – 3400€/month. We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life.
We work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, over 14,000 students and over 4,500 employees. Life at the Otaniemi campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the metro line. The Bachelor’s Programme in International Business at the Mikkeli Campus is known for its visiting faculty from around the world and tight-knit student community comprising approximately 250 students from Finland and abroad. The “Mikkeli Spirit” is a strong part of the programme brand.
Ready to apply?
If we sound like a right fit for you, please submit your CV and motivation letter in Finnish by November 25, 2024, through the online recruitment system. If you are already working at Aalto, please apply via our internal system: Workday > Internal Jobs.
If you wish to hear more about the position, you can reach out to the School of Business’ Communications and Marketing Manager Susanna Rosin, phone +358 50 476 2340, available at the following times: Monday, November 11, at 9.30-12.00; Friday, November 15, at 14.00-16.00; Tuesday, November 19, at 14.30-16. In technical questions related to the application process, please contact HR Advisor Marjut Rantanen (marjut.rantanen@aalto.fi).
More about Aalto University:
Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity
twitter.com/aaltouniversit

Please refer the Job description for details