Communications Specialist

UAF College of Business and Security Management; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The UAF College of Business and Security Management seeks a Creative Communications Specialist to lead outreach and social media, develop weekly newsletters, and manage content across platforms. You will maintain contact lists, track campaign results, oversee digital signage, publish blogs, and run an online job board connecting students and alumni.

You will support CBSM events such as the Arctic Innovation Competition and Business Leader of the Year, coordinate marketing materials and event

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and social media efforts, including developing weekly e-newsletters and planning content across multiple platforms.
• Maintain contact lists, track campaign performance, oversee digital signage, publish blogs, and manage an online job board that connects students and alumni.
• Support CBSM events such as the Arctic Innovation Competition and Business Leader of the Year; coordinate event communications and logistics.
• Develop marketing materials, keep event pages current, and ensure branding alignment with CBSM and UAF standards.
• Create content for flyers, degree maps, advertisements, blogs, newsletters, and event programs; mentor student marketing assistants.
• Serve as CBSM's Public Information Officer (PIO), coordinating with University Relations to reflect CBSM's mission and UAF standards.

Job description

Looking for a communications role where no two days are the same, and your work genuinely makes a difference for students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Fairbanks community? The UAF College of Business and Security Management (CBSM) is seeking a creative, driven, and collaborative Communications Specialist. This position leads outreach and social media efforts, including developing weekly e-newsletters and planning content across multiple platforms. The role maintains accurate contact lists, tracks campaign performance, oversees digital signage, produces blog posts, and manages an online job board that connects employers with students and alumni.

The position plays a central role in supporting CBSM's signature events, including the Arctic Innovation Competition and Business Leader of the Year, along with a variety of student and community programs. Responsibilities include developing marketing materials, keeping event webpages current, coordinating event communications, and serving as a primary point of contact to ensure seamless logistics before, during, and after each event.

Marketing management is equally important to this role. The Communications Specialist maintains website content, manages photo assets, supports video production, and mentors student marketing assistants on editing projects. The position works closely with CBSM student organizations to provide marketing guidance and ensures all materials meet UAF brand standards.

Content creation encompasses flyers, degree maps, advertisements, blogs, newsletters, and event programs. The Communications Specialist prioritizes clarity, accuracy, and consistency with CBSM and UAF branding while serving as a resource for faculty and staff communications. This role also contributes directly to student recruitment and retention through compelling, high-quality materials.

Finally, the Communications Specialist serves as CBSM's Public Information Officer (PIO), representing the college on the UAF PIO committee. The position develops press releases and public service announcements in coordination with University Relations, ensuring all communications authentically reflect CBSM's mission and uphold UAF's institutional standards.

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