Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 820401 - HRC Administration

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Communications Specialist I writes and edits communications for a department, college, and/or division under general supervision. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums.

Additional Department Summary: Develops, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive communication plan and manages Housing and Residential Communities' social media presence. Develops and implements social media strategy to engage students and other stakeholders. Collaborates with staff on ideas, photographs, program information, and interactive ability to enhance the department's online presence. Collaborates on Housing and Residential Communities' chat bot including the text message communication. Develops creative and innovative strategies to promote the programs, services, and facilities of Housing and Residential Communities. Writes news stories about events and services. Works with Strategic Communications and the Division of Student Life Communications regarding press releases on those events and services. Designs and distributes newsletters to update residents about resources available, update them on current and upcoming events occurring, and share up-to-date information about statistics and programs. Coordinates with Student Life Communications in designing and coordinating promotional materials. Creates brochures, calendars, presentations, banners, fliers, bulletin boards, etc. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of design programs including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, WordPress, and Photo Shop. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of AP style. Social Media presence and knowledge. Content management of social media accounts. Excellent writing skills.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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