Online Programs Communications Specialist I

Iowa State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation and leave

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Communications Specialist I to support Iowa State Online by crafting content, managing social media, and updating websites. The role collaborates with the Manager of Communications and engages with academic units across campus to promote online programs and courses.

The position emphasizes storytelling about students, faculty, events, and news, with responsibilities spanning media materials, branding, and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects with internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications and marketing for Iowa State Online for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with design team for photography and video production.
• Develop website content and manage online materials.
• Create content about students, faculty, alumni, events for promotion.
• Support branding and messaging across social media and printed materials.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Social media

Website content management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking a Communications Specialist I to support Iowa State Online by crafting content, managing social media, and updating websites. The role collaborates with the Manager of Communications and engages with academic units across campus to promote online programs and courses.

The position emphasizes storytelling about students, faculty, events, and news, with responsibilities spanning media materials, branding, and audience engagement.