Division/College: University Outreach-Northern Idaho
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 annually or higher depending on experience
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary: The position serves as the chief content and channels strategist for a unit or multiple units advising on - and developing - internal and external messaging strategy. They will serve as the unit's liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with the University Communications & Marketing (UCM) department and will advance the university's brand strategy through the unit lens. The incumbent understands, coordinates, and leverages central communication and marketing initiatives into the unit as applicable and contributes to the university's broader content strategy. The position will report to the center executive officer. Duties may include:
Advance the unit's reputation through public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the unit's strategic goals, priorities and initiatives
Provide communications leadership in a variety of priorities across a variety of areas
Write and edit a variety of materials in digital and print formats
Attend UCM meetings as a contributor and as a representative of the unit
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations; four additional years of professional experience may substitute for a Bachelors Degree.
Four years of professional experience in marketing or integrated communications.
Using market analysis and measurement to drive strategy.
Building communication strategies targeted at specific audiences through multiple channels.
Managing multiple projects with competing deadlines that require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing, executing, and measuring impact of marketing and communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
Established record of collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse internal and external constituents.
Experience working with enrollment and/or advancement and development professionals.
Experience working in higher education.
Ability to translate technical or specialized information for public use and understanding. Experience in media relations and/or press releases.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None
None
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP003955P
Posting Date: 05/26/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: Preferred application date of June 19, 2023.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.