Education Communications Specialist - Content & Outreach

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Lastinger Center is seeking a Communications Specialist to lead content planning and production, coordinate marketing materials, and support recruitment outreach. The role requires strong writing, editing, and stakeholder collaboration to align messaging with center strategies across digital channels and media.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree with experience or an equivalent combination, plus excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop communications materials aligned with center-wide strategies and brand standards.
• Create and maintain messaging and content for UF Lastinger Center projects; support recruitment marketing and participant outreach.
• Coordinate development of marketing materials with subject matter experts, design, production, and web teams.
• Track communications impact using web analytics and social media data to inform planning.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Project management software

Recruitment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience; or Associate's degree + 4 years; or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Project management software

Job description

University of Florida Lastinger Center is seeking a Communications Specialist to lead content planning and production, coordinate marketing materials, and support recruitment outreach. The role requires strong writing, editing, and stakeholder collaboration to align messaging with center strategies across digital channels and media.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree with experience or an equivalent combination, plus excellent communication and project management skills.