Communications Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in strategic communications, marketing, journalism, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Experience (typically 1-3 years) in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Extensive knowledge of marketing channels including public relations, web and social media. Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications plans. Working knowledge of social media analytic tracking. This should include experience writing professionally for a variety of platforms (print, web, social media, etc.).
• Demonstrated vision, initiative, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills. This includes the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including an active commitment to excellence through creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
  
• Extensive ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or activities, effectively judging priorities and allocation of time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated experience with e-mail campaign management.
• Previous experience in higher education, student services, or student organizations and involvement.

Highly Desired Qualification:

• Previous supervisory experience, preferably including supervision of part- or full-time staff.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity and experience with working in a college or university setting.
• Preference for experience of 3+ years.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software programs.
• Working knowledge of automated work order systems to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
• Some experience with special event planning and execution.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu