What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications & Digital Media Specialist, Ballmer Institute position at University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business?
Department: Ballmer Institute
Classification: Public Info Representative 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $25.74 - $39.40 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
March 20, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, complete applications must include the following along with the online application:
Department Summary
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health.
The Institute Prioritizes The Needs Of Youth Who Have Been Historically Or Persistently Underserved And Seeks To Make Real System Change By
Position Summary
The Communications & Digital Media Specialist (CDMS) plays a pivotal role in supporting, coordinating, and managing communications and digital media for the Ballmer Institute. This position spans all aspects of the institute’s mission, including academics, research, advancement, community outreach, and advocacy.
The CMDS is responsible for managing the institute’s digital presence, creating engaging content, and implementing strategic communication initiatives. This role includes updating and maintaining the institute’s website to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with institutional priorities while optimizing content for clarity, search engine optimization (SEO), and audience engagement.
The CMDS oversees the development and distribution of newsletters, brochures, reports, and digital media, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across all channels. They design and execute social media strategies to enhance brand awareness, engagement, and community interaction, staying informed about trends and platform updates. They also ensure all communication adheres to brand standards established by University Communications.
Beyond this, the CMDS will supervise student employees and contractors (as needed), analyze communication performance through metrics, prepare impact reports, and support leadership with presentations and messaging.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director and Chief of Staff, the CMDS combines creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration to elevate the institute’s communication efforts.
This position is based in Portland and supports a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-campus presence approximately four days per week. The role also involves occasional travel and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Minimum Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
Classification: Public Info Representative 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $25.74 - $39.40 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
March 20, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, complete applications must include the following along with the online application:
- A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge, skills, and experience quality you for the requirements, competencies, and if applicable, preferred qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
- A resume of your professional work experience, education, and applicable certifications.
Department Summary
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health.
The Institute Prioritizes The Needs Of Youth Who Have Been Historically Or Persistently Underserved And Seeks To Make Real System Change By
- Creating a new mental health profession
- Delivering support in schools and the community
- Training existing youth-serving professionals
- Developing new approaches to support child behavioral health
- Transforming the Pacific Northwest into a national model of thought and action
Position Summary
The Communications & Digital Media Specialist (CDMS) plays a pivotal role in supporting, coordinating, and managing communications and digital media for the Ballmer Institute. This position spans all aspects of the institute’s mission, including academics, research, advancement, community outreach, and advocacy.
The CMDS is responsible for managing the institute’s digital presence, creating engaging content, and implementing strategic communication initiatives. This role includes updating and maintaining the institute’s website to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with institutional priorities while optimizing content for clarity, search engine optimization (SEO), and audience engagement.
The CMDS oversees the development and distribution of newsletters, brochures, reports, and digital media, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across all channels. They design and execute social media strategies to enhance brand awareness, engagement, and community interaction, staying informed about trends and platform updates. They also ensure all communication adheres to brand standards established by University Communications.
Beyond this, the CMDS will supervise student employees and contractors (as needed), analyze communication performance through metrics, prepare impact reports, and support leadership with presentations and messaging.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director and Chief of Staff, the CMDS combines creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration to elevate the institute’s communication efforts.
This position is based in Portland and supports a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-campus presence approximately four days per week. The role also involves occasional travel and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Three years of experience as a public relations representative for an organization that involved gathering information, writing and/or producing materials, presenting information to the public, handling public relations, preparing press releases, and interaction with the news media. At least one year of this experience must have involved participating in planning and administering an organization's public relations program.
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience but will not substitute for the one year of specialized experience.
- Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to write, edit, and create content for print and web publications.
- Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in content editing/proofreading, with the ability to apply a style guide effectively.
- Ability to manage time and projects efficiently in an environment of shifting priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a team environment and with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Knowledge of creative copywriting and copy editing for appropriate style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and length.
- Commitment to, and experience with, promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
- Experience working in higher education or behavioral health research.
- Experience with digital content strategy, information architecture, and analytics.
- Experience managing social media and marketing campaigns.
- Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or other content management systems.
- Feature writing experience.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
Salary : $26 - $39
