Innovation Marketing and Outreach Manager

The innovation marketing and outreach manager is responsible for developing and executing a strategic marketing plan to promote and increase utilization of the University of Maine’s innovation and economic development resources. This position, reporting to the Division of Marketing and Communications, will directly support the university’s hub for commercializing innovations that move Maine forward: the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement  (SPIRE). Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $68,000 to $75,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Innovation Marketing and Outreach Manager job description for more information.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops strong written communication skills, and four to seven years of directly related work experience, or an equivalent mixture of postsecondary education and relevant work experience. 
• Demonstrated success in developing strategic marketing plans to generate revenue and achieve measurable outreach and marketing objectives. Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging communication technologies. 
• The position requires self-direction, innovation, and vision, demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as the ability to understand complex matters and devise successful strategies and the skills to readily resolve problems and issues.
• Experience creating, editing and managing highly informative and engaging content across different mediums. 
• Extensive experience in managing change, prioritizing, and managing multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive changing and fluid environment, and meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and quality. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated excellence in interacting professionally and fostering solid partnerships both horizontally and vertically across many internal and external constituents and groups. 
• Experience in making administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues, to use independent judgment, and to manage, preserve, and impart confidential information.
• Proven analytical/market research experience, knowledge and skills.  Experience gathering data, compiling information, preparing reports, and maintaining records.  
• Proficient skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software.  
• Proven interpersonal, small group and public communication skills. 
• Demonstrated success working with diverse internal and external constituencies. 
• Ability to travel normally requiring a valid driver's license.

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree.  
• Experience working at a national or global manufacturing, research and development, or technology company.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) up to three samples of your work from marketing campaigns you have led or supported

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on August 14, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Brenn Borror at brenn.borror@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.