Communications Specialist II
Position Title:
Communications Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field Experience using visual creativity to plan and create a variety of content for multiple platforms including printed publications, electronic newsletters, social media, websites, photos and videosExperience managing websites in Word Press (or similar system) to keep content and design fresh and using analytics to track performanceExperience working with Adobe Creative Suite and other programs to generate a variety of print and digital marketing materialsExperience working with multiple stakeholders in higher educationUnderstanding the importance of brand standards and the ability to follow established guidelines while offering creative solutions
Job Description:
The College of Engineering communications and marketing office is taking applications for a communications specialist II to play a key role in promoting the college.
This position will serve as a central resource in the college communications department working closely with two assigned engineering academic departments to help strategize, plan and execute their communication and marketing projects.
This position reports to the assistant director of engineering communications and marketing; works directly with academic leadership, staff and faculty in the departments served; and works closely with other members of the college communications team.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Serve as the primary communications and marketing leader for two college academic departments.
Work closely with department leadership, faculty and staff to identify communication opportunities to promote and brand the departments.
Create and implement short and long term projects targeted toward a variety of audiences.
Develop creative content focused on telling impactful stories about students, faculty, alums, events, news and research discoveries.
Interview subjects, research background, develop text and any images or video, and determine best methods of sharing content across many platform options.
Utilize graphics skills to design projects for print and digital platforms following established university and college brand guidelines.
Offer creative solutions to meet the project goals and engage target audiences.
Mange robust department social media channels by planning and creating content utilizing best practice social media skills.
Identify key audiences and messages to share across the various platforms.
Manage department websites within the overall established college framework with ability to make short and long term recommendations to keep content and design relevant.
Importance given to digital accessibility standards and following university guidelines.
The successful candidate will have highly effective management and organizational skills; the ability to work independently and with multiple internal and external audiences; dedication to diversity and inclusion; and the ability to communicate effectively.
This is a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to work on and lead multiple creative projects.
Level GuidelinesoIntermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goalsoApplies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issuesoExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problemsoResponds to a broad range of inquiries and requestsoMay provide training and/or direction to lower-level staffoMay lead projects of moderate scope and complexityoProvides guidance to studentsAppointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email email protected or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free:
1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value.
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
oRetirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plansoGenerous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plansoOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)oLife insurance and long-term disabilityoFlexible Spending AccountsoVarious voluntary benefits and discountsoEmployee Assistance ProgramoWellbeing programoThis job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
Original Posting Date:
August 9, 2023Posting Close Date:
August 16, 2023Job Requisition Number:
R12672 Recommended Skills Adobe Creative Suite Brand Identity Branding Communication Coordinating Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Communications Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field Experience using visual creativity to plan and create a variety of content for multiple platforms including printed publications, electronic newsletters, social media, websites, photos and videosExperience managing websites in Word Press (or similar system) to keep content and design fresh and using analytics to track performanceExperience working with Adobe Creative Suite and other programs to generate a variety of print and digital marketing materialsExperience working with multiple stakeholders in higher educationUnderstanding the importance of brand standards and the ability to follow established guidelines while offering creative solutions
Job Description:
The College of Engineering communications and marketing office is taking applications for a communications specialist II to play a key role in promoting the college.
This position will serve as a central resource in the college communications department working closely with two assigned engineering academic departments to help strategize, plan and execute their communication and marketing projects.
This position reports to the assistant director of engineering communications and marketing; works directly with academic leadership, staff and faculty in the departments served; and works closely with other members of the college communications team.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Serve as the primary communications and marketing leader for two college academic departments.
Work closely with department leadership, faculty and staff to identify communication opportunities to promote and brand the departments.
Create and implement short and long term projects targeted toward a variety of audiences.
Develop creative content focused on telling impactful stories about students, faculty, alums, events, news and research discoveries.
Interview subjects, research background, develop text and any images or video, and determine best methods of sharing content across many platform options.
Utilize graphics skills to design projects for print and digital platforms following established university and college brand guidelines.
Offer creative solutions to meet the project goals and engage target audiences.
Mange robust department social media channels by planning and creating content utilizing best practice social media skills.
Identify key audiences and messages to share across the various platforms.
Manage department websites within the overall established college framework with ability to make short and long term recommendations to keep content and design relevant.
Importance given to digital accessibility standards and following university guidelines.
The successful candidate will have highly effective management and organizational skills; the ability to work independently and with multiple internal and external audiences; dedication to diversity and inclusion; and the ability to communicate effectively.
This is a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to work on and lead multiple creative projects.
Level GuidelinesoIntermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goalsoApplies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issuesoExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problemsoResponds to a broad range of inquiries and requestsoMay provide training and/or direction to lower-level staffoMay lead projects of moderate scope and complexityoProvides guidance to studentsAppointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email email protected or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free:
1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value.
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
oRetirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plansoGenerous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plansoOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)oLife insurance and long-term disabilityoFlexible Spending AccountsoVarious voluntary benefits and discountsoEmployee Assistance ProgramoWellbeing programoThis job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
Original Posting Date:
August 9, 2023Posting Close Date:
August 16, 2023Job Requisition Number:
R12672 Recommended Skills Adobe Creative Suite Brand Identity Branding Communication Coordinating Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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