Communications Specialist

Now Hiring! Communications Specialist
Location: Office of University Communications
Schedule: M-F Business Hours; the position requires some nights and weekends
Pay: $62400 - $67000* annually commensurate with experience
Position Type: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence leadership faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students.

What We Offer:

Salary: $62400 - $67000* annually commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits Health Dental Vision Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employees date of hire
403(b) with Company Contribution Plan for your future with confidence contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
Paid Time Off Includes vacation time personal time sick time and paid holidays
Tuition Benefits Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidates compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as a Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist is a critical role in the University Communications team as a content creator specifically working on communication to key stakeholders alumni and donors as well as communication coming from the Office of the President. The incumbent will play a key role in the development management and execution of internal and external communication initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Public Relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance Canisius Universitys brand reputation and visibility for identified stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the campus community (such as academic departments enrollment management alumni engagement an advancement teams) to identify develop and write compelling stories features and profiles that align with the universitys brand and strategic priorities.
• Oversee the production and distribution of internal and external newsletters to inform the campus community about campus news events and initiatives.
• Create content that helps tell the Canisius story and emphasizes our brand identity and value proposition.
• Support all University Communications initiatives and projects including but not limited to the needs of senior leadership enrollment management and alumni and donor relations.
• Oversee the production and distribution of the Canisius alumni magazine.
• Assist the admissions team with all major events and other requests as needed.

What You Need to Succeed:

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communication or related field.
• Consumer-oriented writing experience including experience writing for digital advertising. Higher-education experience is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language and the ability to write clear and accurate marketing copy in a consistent brand voice.
• Knowledgeable in website writing and SEO best practices.
• Ability to accept constructive comments regarding concepts and copy.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor is to effectively communicate with senior administration internal staff and students.
• The ability to work within time constraints and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to articulate the colleges mission and identity in an inviting and engaging manner.
• Experience with Trello or other project management software a plus.

Important Information:

Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details visit and search E-Verify.

Apply Today!

To apply go to The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter resume and three references with their contact information with your application.

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Canisius University a Catholic and Jesuit University has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence leadership faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students.

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