Remote Communications & Marketing Specialist (Higher Ed)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's Department of Political Science seeks a Communications Associate (Marketing & Communications Professional 1 - Communications Generalist) to lead department-wide communications and marketing efforts. The role manages the website, social channels, newsletters, and intranet, coordinating with CSPP and DUS to inform curriculum and course scheduling.

The position emphasizes content accuracy, accessibility, and timely updates, with responsibilities spanning development of

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree, or combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point-of-contact for department website, social media, newsletters, and intranet, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
• Develop internal and external communication strategies and messages to support content and analytics.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure clear, up-to-date information across channels.
• Act as editor for the department website and intranet, managing content updates and resources.
• Support marketing and publicity efforts for department events, courses, and faculty achievements.
• Assist Undergraduate Studies and curriculum scheduling projects as requested.

Education

BA/BS degree, or combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

Job description

The University of Minnesota's Department of Political Science seeks a Communications Associate (Marketing & Communications Professional 1 - Communications Generalist) to lead department-wide communications and marketing efforts. The role manages the website, social channels, newsletters, and intranet, coordinating with CSPP and DUS to inform curriculum and course scheduling.

The position emphasizes content accuracy, accessibility, and timely updates, with responsibilities spanning development of