Communications Specialist

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129212
Title: Specialist
Functional Title: Communications Specialist
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: VPA-University Human Resources
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position will include responsibility for tasks associated with communications for the department:
  • Serve as the Communications Specialist for University Human Resources, responsibilities include focusing on creating content for several communications (newsletters, ppt, memos, email communications).
  • Create communication plans and strategies for various programs, projects, and initiatives to support human resources across the University community. Work closely with leadership to ensure alignment in messaging and goals.
  • The selected candidate will have the opportunity to support all facets of creating communication content, utilizing digital marketing tools and techniques, enhancing UHR and University of Maryland College Park branding, planning events, and representing UHR on various committees.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelors Degree.


Experience:
  • 2 years of professional communication experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent Customer Service skills, project management, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This is a primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Posting Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/19/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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