The Part-Time Communications Specialist will collaborate with the Academic Programs Manager to perform a variety of graphic design and communications tasks related to social media, digital marketing, and departmental outreach. What you'll do in this position: Communications Specialist Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain a communications strategy for the department. Coordinate communications team efforts to achieve communications goals and collaborate with the Academic Programs Manager to market undergraduate and graduate programs and promote student participation. Create marketing campaigns to increase awareness and promote department initiatives and achievements. Identify impactful news and stories related to the department, determining appropriate media for messaging targets. Work as a videographer to create dynamic content for the PandA website and social media platforms, supporting department promotion, recruiting, and inclusion. Develop and execute social media plans, strategies, and campaigns, assisting in setting strategic goals and defining audiences. Create, monitor, and continually update social media platforms with compelling content. Manage content and produce material for digital, print, video, and social media platforms. Maintain and update regular news and event content slides for department displays and other media platforms. Oversee the creation of department visibility assets, such as signage and displays. Cultivate and attend to relationships with university-wide social media administrators. Communicate with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other university personnel to create stories for promotional and advertising purposes. Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Committee to generate alumni newsletters, recognize alumni on the website, and plan alumni events. Coordinate graphic design requests and assist with creative projects as needed. Front Office Assistant Answer emails and phone calls Help with office tasks including test preparation, copying and hosting of student events Assist the Academic Program Manager with student academic lifecycle needs