Communications Specialist - College of Dentistry, University of Iowa

REQUIRES:

·         Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

·         1-year relevant professional experience coordinating events or educational programs.

·         Demonstrated experience with project coordination/logistics, managing deadlines, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service and effectively engage with stakeholders.

·         Experience drafting, editing, and distributing professional communications.

·         Proficiency using productivity, content management, and communication tools.

·         Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

·         Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail.

Desirable:

·         Experience working in higher education, continuing education, healthcare, or nonprofit environments.

·         Familiarity with budget tracking and financial documentation.

·         Knowledge of accreditation/compliance processes for CE programming (e.g., ADA CERP, state licensing boards).

·         Familiarity with Dispatch and SiteNowV3.

·         Experience creating content for social media platforms.

·         Willingness to explore and incorporate emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence) to improve workflow and communications.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to the submission, Cover Letter is recommended, and 3 Names of Professional Reference may be requested at a later date. 

Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.  For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

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