PKY-Communications Specialist

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School seeks a Communications Specialist to develop and manage digital and print communications for the school and its stakeholders. The role includes editorial calendar planning, publicizing faculty research, and coordinating annual reports.

The position oversees the school website, newsletters, and press liaison with UF communications, ensuring timely information to the school community and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage digital and print communications for the school.
• Create and implement an editorial calendar for internal and external stakeholders.
• Publicize faculty research, partnerships, and outreach events.
• Direct the preparation of annual and board publications with brand consistency.
• Lead website design, development, and maintenance for the school and its communities.
• Coordinate newsletters and monthly submissions to university and school channels.
• Act as press liaison with UF communications and emergency management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area

Tools

Editing software

Social media management

Job description

Classification Title:

Communications Specialist

Classification Minimum Requirements:

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

Job Description:

Develop and manage P.K. Yonge digital and print communications:

• 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.

Expected Salary:

$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:

No