Communication Specialist II
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Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Communication Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Public Relations Journalism Communications English Marketing or a related field.Demonstrated strength in writing editing and storytelling across multiple formats.
Experience developing and producing newsletters magazines or other publications.
Proficiency in managing social media platforms and digital communication tools.
Experience in graphic design with the ability to create visually engaging content.
Job Description:
Summary
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks outstanding applicants for a Communications Specialist II position. This role supports the departments strategic goal of strengthening student recruitment by building and maintaining meaningful relationships with prospective students. The position also plays a key role in enhancing connections with alumni and industry partners to expand student opportunities increase departmental visibility and foster engagement.
The ideal candidate will be creative highly organized and comfortable engaging with students alumni and external partners. They will also have experience managing digital content publications and social media platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Engagement
Help to build relationships with prospective undergraduate students through communications highlighting the departments programs student success stories and career opportunities as well as follow-up and engagement initiatives through working with the college recruitment and communications team and the department recruitment team.
Digital Content Management and Marketing
Manage and update department website content with compelling written and visual content to ensure it is engaging student-focused and visually appealing to prospective students and families.
Manage and grow the departments social media including Reddit Facebook Instagram LinkedIn etc.
Edit and manage production of the departments Atanasoff Today magazine.
Alumni and Industry Engagement
Help to support the Foundation team to develop and maintain relationships with donors alumni and industry partners.
Help to identify alumni who have potential for industry partnership to engage students.
Event and Outreach Participation
Participate in events engaging prospective students and alumni.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level 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 lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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 long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
March 26 2026Posting Close Date:
April 9 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18864Required Experience:
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About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
