Communications & Outreach Specialist
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Communications & Outreach SpecialistJob Category:
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School/College/Division Description
Employees at UWM in the Department of University IT Services work in an innovative collaborative and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team community and the campus we encourage you to apply!
Job Description
The University of WisconsinMilwaukee is seeking a strategic and collaborative Communications and Outreach Specialist to lead communication change management and engagement efforts supporting IT services and initiatives across campus. Reporting to the Director of IT Professional Services this role translates complex technical information into clear accessible messaging while building strong partnerships and advancing awareness of UWM IT resources.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Develop and execute communication and change management plans for IT services projects and enhancements
Collaborate with IT teams and campus partners to ensure timely accurate and effective messaging
Create and manage content for web email social media print and campus news channels
Translate complex technical concepts into clear audience-focused communications
Maintain and audit website content; ensure alignment with university branding standards
Manage the annual communications calendar and oversee operational messaging deliverables
Analyze engagement metrics (web email surveys) to inform strategy and continuous improvement
Design and administer surveys; interpret and share results with project teams
Plan and support outreach activities and campus events (e.g. orientations awareness campaigns)
Present information to diverse audiences in person and virtually; serve as an ambassador for UWM IT
Develop marketing and informational materials including brochures and handouts
Support engagement efforts tied to training initiatives and project implementations
Additional Information:
- This position doesnotoffer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Selected candidates willbe requiredto completeanI-9form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
- This position offers a hybrid-flexible schedule with a minimum expectation of one on-campus day per week during theinitialtraining and onboarding period to support effective integration and collaboration. As the employee becomes fullyestablishedin the roleadditionalremote work options may be considered based on performance operational needs and team alignment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Professional experience managing and executing outreach and/or communication plans
- Demonstrated experience developing andmaintainingweb content using a web content management system (e.g. WordPress)
- Professional experience editing reviewing and/or quality-assuring written materials to ensure accuracy consistency and clarity
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher in communications marketing information systems or a related field by the date of hire
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing events
- Demonstrated experience using email marketing platforms (e.g. Emma)
- Experience editing and creating graphics using tools such as Photoshop or InDesign
- Demonstrated experience delivering in-person presentations and/or leading virtual training sessions
- Demonstrated experience and/or training in organizational change management
- Professional experience managing multiple documentation or training deliverables concurrently including meeting established timelines and coordinating stakeholder feedback
- Experience working in a higher education environment
Target SalaryRange
$52000 to$58000(Final salary offer will bedeterminedbased on knowledge skills and experience)
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWMs commitment to supporting the success of our team members throughpositive experiences employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life.UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost ofseveral benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive anextensiveleave packageincluding vacation sick leave (with noexpiration) personal holiday andpaid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information.(Compensation figures are for example purposes only.)UWM Benefits to Benefit Youand Your Life
Applications Instructions
Interested applicantsare required toapply online andprovide acover letterand resumeaddressingyour professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application.Applicationsmissingany of therequired documents listedprior to the application deadlinewill bemarked asincompleteand will not beconsidered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside from acover letter andresume will not bereviewed.
Finalist candidates(s)will be asked toprovide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date ofApril12 2026.Questions about this position should be directed toAngelee Vangat.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.
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