Communications Specialist II - 530000
About The Position
The Communications Specialist II writes and edits communications for a college, division, and/or the University. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums. Acts as a strategic communications partner for up to three Student Life departments, leading communication planning, branding, and marketing initiatives that align with divisional and University standards. Serves as a relationship manager for campus partners seeking to reach students through Student Life communication channels, helping coordinate and amplify student-success-focused messaging. Serves as the lead content creator and social media strategist for the Division of Student Life, developing engaging written, visual, and multimedia content that promotes student engagement, well-being, success, and retention across divisional channels. Manages the Student Life Social Media Ambassador Program, supervising student content creators and overseeing content planning, training, and performance. Contributes to divisional communication strategy through campaign development, newsletters, digital communications, and social media initiatives, while also supporting content strategy and content creation for the Vice President for Student Life's social media presence. Supports additional divisional communications projects and professional development initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and/or communications; OR master's degree and some experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and/or communications.
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of communications, social media, organic content strategy/creation and public relations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Excellent project management and time management skills to handle the volume and variety of projects at the pace each project requires.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to write for many audiences and communication channels.
- Demonstrated initiative and creativity in project planning and execution.
- Ability to serve as backup for primary communicators in graphic design, photography, videography, etc.
- Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of professional related (communications, social media) experience.
- Experience creating digital content and/or managing social media account strategy and creation.
- Specialized skillset in one or more of the following areas: photography, videography, web design, graphic design or other creative media specialty.
Responsibilities
- Writes and edits communications for a college, division, and/or the University.
- Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas.
- Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums.
- Acts as a strategic communications partner for up to three Student Life departments, leading communication planning, branding, and marketing initiatives.
- Serves as a relationship manager for campus partners seeking to reach students through Student Life communication channels.
- Serves as the lead content creator and social media strategist for the Division of Student Life.
- Develops engaging written, visual, and multimedia content that promotes student engagement, well-being, success, and retention across divisional channels.
- Manages the Student Life Social Media Ambassador Program, supervising student content creators and overseeing content planning, training, and performance.
- Contributes to divisional communication strategy through campaign development, newsletters, digital communications, and social media initiatives.
- Supports content strategy and content creation for the Vice President for Student Life's social media presence.
- Supports additional divisional communications projects and professional development initiatives as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
