Communications Strategist I

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004385P
Position Title Communications Strategist I
Division/College Student Affairs
Department Recreation and Wellbeing
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Recreation and Wellbeing enriches the University of Idaho learning experience by fostering connection and a lifelong appreciation for recreation, health and wellness through premier programs, services, facilities, advocacy and collaborative initiatives. Programs within Recreation and Wellbeing include the Student Rec Center, Intramural and Club Sports, Fitness, Outdoor Programs – including the Climbing Center and Rental Center, Youth Programs, Vandal Health Education and the Spirit Squad. This position works with department programming areas and stakeholders to promote recreation, health and wellbeing services and programs to enhance student success and wellbeing.
Position Overview
The position ensures effective internal and external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the unit and across campus. This position advances the reputation of the University of Idaho, Student Affairs and Recreation and Wellbeing through purposeful and creative messaging that is tied to strategic initiatives and builds campus wide and public understanding and support for the teaching and research mission of the unit(s) specifically, as well as the University of Idaho in general. The position will work in a collaborative environment with team members and University Communications and Marketing to create impactful communications.
Duties may include:
  • Designing, writing and editing a variety of content in digital and print formats
  • Maintaining the department’s website, social media presence, and online communications; collaborate on data collection for a variety of reports
  • Assisting with day-to-day office operations
  • Providing consultation and writing support to department leadership
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/recwell

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • One year of communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or public relations experience
  • Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
  • Working in customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals
  • Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that requires attention to details
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of five) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other
  • Ability to work nonstandard business hours and occasionally weekends
Additional Preferred
  • Experience using a content management system for publishing web content
  • Experience developing, executing, and measuring impact of communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals
  • Ability to collaborate and exhibit interpersonal and communication skills with various internal and external constituents
  • Applying the AP style to business documents
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Experience creating high-quality branded marketing materials
  • Experience with event planning and implementation
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $24.00 per hour or higher based on education and experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 04/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.
For 1st consideration, please apply by May 13, 2024.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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