Communications Specialist - College of Dentistry, University of Iowa
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The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the planning, promotion, and delivery of Continuing Education (CE) programs. This role combines event coordination with strategic communications to engage alumni, faculty, and external stakeholders!
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the planning, promotion, and delivery of Continuing Education (CE) programs. This role combines event coordination with strategic communications to engage alumni, faculty, and external stakeholders!
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.
Job Duties:
- Assist with CE coordination, alumni events, and outreach event logistics.
- Draft and distribute CE communications; maintain CE website and registration portal.
- Coordinate CE event logistics (venues, catering, AV, signage, parking, and serve as main contact.
- Manage CE registration, speaker materials, course preparation, attendance tracking and CE credit compliance.
- Support CE calendar development, marketing, budgeting, and payments.
- Supervise student workers assisting with CE.
- Create content for newsletters, social media, website, and brochures; assist with website edits.
- Support internal communications and coordinate promotional materials with media teams.
Communication Specialist – PMP3
College of Dentistry – Dental Administration
Salary: $59,921 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 4A)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Will require some work outside of designated business hours
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.
About Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
