Communications Specialist II
Communications Specialist II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Communications Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors in marketing communications or related fieldProject management experience
Experience collecting analyzing and sharing data for various audiences
Experience working with multiple projects including internal and external stakeholder groups
Experience in higher education
Job Description:
Summary
The Communications Specialist II position collaborates closely with the Director of Iowa State Online and the Manager of Communications to effectively promote and market Iowa State Online. The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting with communication marketing social media and websites for online education at Iowa State University. 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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Example of Duties
- Assist with communications and marketing for Iowa State Online including internal and external audiences
- Collaborate with unit leadership faculty and staff to identify communication opportunities to promote and brand Iowa State Online
- Implement short and longterm projects targeted toward a variety of audiences
- Develop creative content focused on telling impactful and strategic stories about students faculty alumni news and events
- Develop robust social media channels by planning and creating content using best practices
- Assist in conducting marketing research
- Collect data from various marketing and communications tactics to contribute to unit efforts to collect and analyze the customer experience
For more information about Iowa State UniversityOnline please visit:
Iowa State Online Iowa State Online
Level Guidelines
Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 28 2025Posting Close Date:
May 11 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16909Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
