PKY-Communications Specialist

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Communications Specialist on Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. Responsibilities include creating an editorial calendar, publicizing faculty research, and directing annual publications.

The role supports school communications, crisis messaging, and coordination with UF's central communications team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination, with strong writing, editing, and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Preferred: experience in communications and social media to promote and strengthen a brand.
• Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an editorial calendar for internal and external stakeholders.
• Publicize information about faculty research and outreach events.
• Direct preparation of annual high-profile publications and reports.
• Ensure brand-consistent printed materials and style.
• Prepare submissions for annual reports and collaborate with communications teams.
• Lead media relations with UF central communications and emergency management.
• Manage school website design, development, and maintenance.
• Draft communications for school directors and principals.

Skills

Editorial calendar

Public relations

Social media

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job no: 541423
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 18180300 - ED-STUDENT SERVICES

Classification Title:

Communications Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

• Create and consistently implement an editorial calendar to inform internal and external stakeholders
• Create and consistently publicize information about faculty research and research partnerships and outreach events
• Direct the preparation of yearly high-profile, official publications including the Florida Developmental Research School Annual Board of Governors’ Report, P.K. Yonge Annual Report
• Direct the preparation of printed materials to ensure consistency of style, presentation, and adherence to brand guidelines
• Prepare submissions for College of Education Annual Report
• Primary liaison with College of Education News and Communications and Development Office
• Prepare written specifications for bids and negotiates and administers printing contracts
• Provide technical editing production advice in the preparation of administrative publications, school publications, and policy documents
• Responsible for alumni association and School Advisory Council communication
• Responsible for school communications during times of crisis, including weather and health-related emergency situations

Lead and manage P.K. Yonge information services:

• Direct the design, development, and maintenance of the school website (serving both local school population and professional/research/outreach population)
• Responsible for providing information, data, and timely reports/information to the school community, the public, the press, governmental agencies
• Prepare and distribute regular school community emails (students and families, alumni, professional)
• Provide monthly submissions to the College of Education EduGator newsletter
• Act as press officer in coordination with UF central communications and UF Emergency Management
• Direct/manage school’s social media plan, adoption, and implementation
• Direct/manage the internal and external communications plan
• Draft communications for school director and principals
• Assist with preparation and distribution of regularly scheduled newsletters
• Collaborate with admissions staff to engage prospective students and families

Assist with communication and print materials for the school’s capital campaigns:

• Consult, participate, assist in the institution’s capital campaign activities
• Oversee production of capital campaign materials
• Participate on efforts to engage private support for the school’s capital campaign under the direction of the school Director and College of Education’s development officer
• May plan and direct programs to enhance public acceptance and participation in private support for the school/university.

$46,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Previous experience in communications; demonstrated knowledge of the strategic use of social media to promote and strengthen a brand; excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; project management experience; and proficient computer skills. Highly organized and self-directed, with strengths in prioritizing and completing tasks, and meeting deadlines consistently. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong aptitude for editing, proofreading, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across communications materials. A self-directed learner who independently accesses university resources and develops the knowledge needed to effectively manage and lead projects.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.