Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
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Position Title:
Communications SpecialistJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Communications Specialist NEJob Duties:
Working within the University Marketing and Communications Department and in partnership with the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being the Communications Specialist develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Beings communication goals. This includes content production for the web social media print and other mediums; graphic design and marketing-related administrative tasks.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns projects and initiatives
- Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
- Provides project management and execution of communications programs initiatives and tactical plans
- Writes edits and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
Department: University Marketing and Communications
Reports To: Director of Marketing and Communications
Part-time: 50% appointment Academic Staff Ongoing 12-month one vacancy
This position is eligible for hybrid work consideration. Currently eligibility requires residency in one of the following states: Wisconsin or Minnesota upon hire.
Other Duties:
- Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong writing and multimedia content development skills that will promote engagement and resonate with the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Beings target audiences.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to compile and analyze results of communications initiatives.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
- Skilled in social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook and Instagram.
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles Policy 615.
Required Qualifications:
- Meet at least one of the following:
- Bachelors degree in marketing communications or related field
- Associates degree in marketing communications or related field plus 1 year of work experience in a related field
- Experience with MS Office 365 including SharePoint Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- Graphic design skills
- Valid drivers license
This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database system
- Experience with planning and creating content for social media accounts
- Experience with basic photography/videography and editing
- Experience or interest in mental health or well-being
Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $21.10 $22.12 hourly. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see: Date: As soon as possible.
Contact Information:
For additional information about UW-Superior visit ;
For additional information about this position contact Kelsey Larson at .
Application Process:
Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on August 17 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button to begin the application process or visit You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.
As part of the application process you will be required to upload:
1.) Cover Letter
2.) Resume
3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
UW-Superior A Superior Place:
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identities of final candidates must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General final candidates under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
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EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
