Communication Strategist III

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting NumberSP004665P

Position TitleCommunication Strategist III

Division / CollegeStudent Affairs

DepartmentDean of Students

LocationMoscow

Posting Context Statement

This position will develop and manage strategic direction of marketing, publicity, promotion, and communication across various media channels within the Division of Student Affairs. They will implement public relations strategies to enhance the organization's programs and services, collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute special event programming, coordinate involvement in campus-wide events, and oversee Student Affairs events and services tailored to meet the needs of the student community.

Position Overview

This 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 University Communications & Marketing (UCM) 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.

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 initiativesProvide communications and marketing leadership in a variety of priorities across a variety of areasWrite and edit a variety of content in digital and print formatsIdentifying and executing marketing opportunities withing the university marketing strategyAttend UCM meetings as a contributor and as a representative of the unitOther duties as assignedUnit URL

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

Four years of experience in marketing, communications, journalism or public relations experienceUsing market analysis and measurement to drive strategyBuilding communication strategies through multiple channelsManaging multiple projects with competing deadlines that require accuracy and attention to detailRequired Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of seven) may substitute for a Bachelor's DegreeRequired Other

NoneAdditional Preferred

Master's Degree in Business, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or JournalismExperience in utilizing content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content, ensuring that the unit's website remains up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational objectives including navigating CMS platforms, creating and formatting web pages, uploading multimedia content and optimizing content for search engine visibilityExperience in producing and editing a variety of informational and persuasive collateral, such as reports, newsletters, case studies, white papers and marketing materialsExperience crafting compelling narratives, refining messaging for audiences, and adhering to brand standards and style guidelinesExperience in developing, executing and evaluating comprehensive communications plans and initiatives aimed at achieving organizational goals and objectives which includes conducting research, identifying key communication channels, crafting strategic messaging, implementing tactics and analyzing outcomes to measure impact and effectivenessExperience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, faculty, students, alumni, community partners and vendorsExperience in applying the Associated Press (AP) style guide to business documents, ensuring consistency and professionalism in written communicationsExperience adhering to guidelines for grammar, punctuation, spelling and formatting to maintain credibility and readabilityExperience in working within the higher education, health, or recreation fieldsExperience in translatinginformation into language for public consumption, bridging the gap between complex concepts and lay audiences, involving distilling complex ideas, jargon, or data into clear and concise messaging that enhances understanding and engagementPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

Degree RequirementListed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA StatusExempt

Employee CategoryExempt

Pay Range$57,865 annually or higher depending on education and experience

Type of AppointmentFiscal Year

Full Time / Part TimeFull Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.No

Posting Date11 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered your

Letter of Qualification"

must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by December 5, 2024

Applicant Resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

Salary : $57,865