Communications Specialist I

About the role

Iowa State Online is a service unit dedicated to supporting marketing and student service efforts of online programs across the university. The Communications Specialist I collaborates closely with the Manager of Communications to effectively promote and market Iowa State Online. This position creates content about students, faculty, events, and news on social media, websites, and printed materials to promote and support online programs and courses. Additionally, this position will work in collaboration with academic units across campus.

All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications and marketing for Iowa State Online, including internal and external audiences
• Work with the design team for photography and video production needs
• Collaborate with unit leadership, faculty, and staff to identify communication opportunities to promote and brand Iowa State Online
• Assist with website content development and management
• Implement short and long-term projects targeted toward a variety of audiences
• Develop content focused on telling impactful and strategic stories about students, faculty, alumni, news, and events
• Maintain inventory of printed materials and forecast needs for future activities
• Collect data from various marketing and communications tactics to contribute to unit efforts to collect and analyze the customer experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Experience working with multiple projects including internal and external stakeholder groups
• Experience managing and maintaining an inventory of print materials
• Experience in higher education

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type: Regular | Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 | Work Period: Full time