Communications Specialist - Finance & Administration and Human Resources - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Strategic Project Manager, the primary purpose of this position is to develop and to achieve communications goals. The position will develop communication plans, create content for internal and external audiences, implement social media campaigns, and design digital and print marketing materials. This position supports the communications needs of the Finance & Administration (F&A) and Human Resources (HR) departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, related field, or relevant degree and 3+ years of related experience
Writing/designing communications plans and advising departments and leaders in communications strategy
Writing for both internal and external audiences, including website/social media content, presentations, announcements, event and print content.
Webpage development software
Ability to analyze metrics and alter strategy
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional time management skills, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to effectively use communication tools and software
Knowledge of graphic design principles
Knowledge of higher ed structure
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and relevant digital editing tools
Understanding of social media management
Ability to manage to work with several team on several initiatives simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in communication or related field, and experience in higher education, finance, or human resources
WordPress and SharePoint
MailChimp
Ability to produce polished, audience-specific content
Proficient in data analytics
Extensive knowledge in email marketing platforms
Understanding of university governance, structure, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Manage primary web assets, such as the F&A and HR websites and intranet sites related to staff support.
Support and update content, communication revisions, and strategic planning for specific needs as they arise.
Promote department initiatives, updating messages, maintaining identity, Create content for internal and external audiences.
Lead internal and external communications for F&A and HR, managing message strategy, and content functionality.
Produce and edit written, graphic, photo, and video content for web, digital, social media, and print.
Develop, coordinate, and refine content and messaging across web/digital channels and print publications.
Manage the content calendar, create/edit content and ensure alignment with the university’s key messages.
Design branded graphic collateral to promote events, printed materials, initiatives, and policies.
Develop, manage, and streamline communication for the F&A and HR departments and maintain a year-long communications plan.
Integrate initiatives, as well as the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Strategic Vision, into actionable communication plans.
Collaborate with university communications professionals.
Align with university branding and messaging strategy of the university.