Communications Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Communications Specialist to independently plan, coordinate, and implement outreach, events, and communications aligned with the department's priorities. You will work with college, department, and UW Foundation teams to engage stakeholders across websites, video, print, and social media, embracing emerging trends.

Required: 2+ years in event planning or communications; proficiency with Canva/Adobe Suite and WordPress; Bachelor's preferred; strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in event planning, executive assistance, or communications.
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, or equivalent graphic design program.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and WordPress proficiency.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by writing sample and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with alumni, advancement officers, donors and faculty to cultivate and maintain relationships that promote the growth of the teaching and research mission of the department.
• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Plans and executes department events.
• Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
• Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives

Skills

Written communication

Event planning

Editing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Communications Specialist

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and implementing various communications, outreach, and event strategies designed to support the department's strategic priorities; while working closely with other college, department level, and UW Foundation communication professionals. The communications Specialist will help the department engage with a variety of communication modes including websites, video, print and social media, and provide initiative to embrace emerging communication trends. This position requires an understanding of the needs and interests of the department's stakeholders and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Interacts with alumni, advancement officers, donors and faculty to cultivate and maintain relationships that promote the growth of the teaching and research mission of the department.
• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Plans and executes department events.
• Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
• Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives

Department:

UWMSN | COE | Materials Sciences and Engineering

Compensation:

Minimum Annual Salary $62,000.00

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in event planning, executive assistance, or communications.
• Canva, Adobe Suite, or equivalent graphic design program.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and WordPress.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by writing sample and cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Website and social media experience.
• Communications experience including Outreach, Stakeholder development and engagement.

Education:

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information:

Cheryl Harris - email: [e-mail] or phone: [phone]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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Eligibility and Work Authorization:

Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The College is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.