Executive Communications Specialist, President's Administrative Office

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC’s momentum includes anchoring the Cincinnati Innovation District, operating the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country (students earn $94 million annually through paid experiences), and contributing $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

About the role

The Executive Communications Specialist will assist the Director of Executive Communications in researching, writing, and editing a broad range of written, spoken, and digital content for the University of Cincinnati’s President. This includes external messaging, employee communications, executive correspondence, briefing materials, speeches, video scripts, campus-wide messaging, and content that aligns with UC’s mission, vision, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide unique insights and writing competencies to develop meaningful stories and messages that support the University's vision and goals as articulated in the strategic plan, Next Lives Here.
• Contribute to a high volume of executive remarks and creative content in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Assist with a high volume of imaginative, substantive, and compelling presidential speeches, lectures, columns, essays, articles, presentations, correspondence, and related communications.
• Partner with the Director of Executive Communications and others to research and collaborate across offices and individuals to aid in writing and/or editing the President’s op-eds, external letters, and remarks for high-level speaking opportunities.
• Create and maintain files, review drafts and finished documents for accuracy and grammar, including documents of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Communicate messages in a clear and consistent voice to a variety of audiences and constituencies in various settings.
• Help prepare special reports, presentations, white papers, position papers, and related collateral materials that support presidential and executive leadership issues, programs, and activities.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Preferred: Master’s degree.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans: Choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance:
  • Generous vacation and sick time.
  • 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities.