Communications Specialist I

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

4d

About The Position

Join the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) as a Communications Specialist I for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State program. This role supports daily office operations, manages inquiries, maintains office spaces, proofreads materials, assists with facilitating OLLI at Iowa State classes, maintains website and social media communications, and potentially help support CELT events. You'll also provide administrative support to leadership, coordinate committee meetings, and organize data to support strategic initiatives. Ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field
• Experience with proofreading and editing
• Experience with writing news releases, interviewing subjects, and/or feature writing
• Experience with using AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style guidelines

Responsibilities

• Reviews and/or edits website content using an approved template ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Serves as liaison with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) director and CELT web and graphic designer to execute on tasks for OLLI promotion.
• Ensure digital and print materials meet ADA standards and regulations.
• Assists with updating information into approved templates for course registration, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and other print and digital materials.
• Ensure consistency across all print and electronic platforms; ensure graphics and other design elements comply with CELT and ISU style guide and communication goals.
• Obtains printing and project estimates, manages production with vendors, and maintains master schedule of materials in production.
• Attends selected OLLI courses and events in person and virtually, providing hospitality, troubleshooting support, and any necessary follow up to the course facilitator and participants.
• Meets with OLLI members and course facilitators as needed.
• Provides support as needed to OLLI director.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees