Communications Specialist I
Job Summary
Position Title:
Communications Specialist IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in communications marketing public relations or related field
Experience with proofreading and editing
Experience with writing news releases interviewing subjects and/or feature writing
Experience with using AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style guidelines
Job Description:
Summary
Join the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) as a Communications Specialist I for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State program. This role supports daily office operations manages inquiries maintains office spaces proofreads materials assists with facilitating OLLI at Iowa State classes maintains website and social media communications and potentially help support CELT events. Youll also provide administrative support to leadership coordinate committee meetings and organize data to support strategic initiatives. Ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign Illustrator Photoshop and Acrobat.
Example of Duties
- Reviews and/or edits website content using an approved template ensuring accurate and timely information.
- Serves as liaison with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) director and CELT web and graphic designer to execute on tasks for OLLI promotion.
- Ensure digital and print materials meet ADA standards and regulations.
- Assists with updating information into approved templates for course registration annual reports newsletters brochures and other print and digital materials.
- Ensure consistency across all print and electronic platforms; ensure graphics and other design elements comply with CELT and ISU style guide and communication goals.
- Obtains printing and project estimates manages production with vendors and maintains master schedule of materials in production.
- Attends selected OLLI courses and events in person and virtually providing hospitality troubleshooting support and any necessary follow up to the course facilitator and participants.
- Meets with OLLI members and course facilitators as needed.
- Provides support as needed to OLLI director.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher-level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
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:
PS806Application 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
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa 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
Original Posting Date:
April 13 2026Posting Close Date:
April 26 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18795Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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