Communications Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of relevant experience and education
• 1-3 years of experience in a communications role or educational role involving strategic communications
• Advanced knowledge and skill with social media platforms, including utilizing metrics to make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete multiple projects and meet deadlines simultaneously
• Willingness to learn and explore other software applications and platforms to support GME strategic initiatives
• Ability to work effectively with a team and all levels of management
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills
• Superior attention to detail, including excellent composition and editing skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication for a variety of constituencies
• Proficiency in all aspects of Zoom or another virtual meeting software, including the ability to create and analyze polls
• Proficiency in Qualtrics or another similar enterprise level surveying software and experience in designing surveys and interpreting results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in a communications role or educational role involving strategic communications
• Experience in managing and creating content for websites and/or social media accounts
• Experience working with and/or supporting executive leaders in a strategic capacity

Position and Application details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please contact robert-farinelli@uiowa.edu with any questions.