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Communications Specialist II Student Health and Wellness


Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:
Communications Specialist II - Student Health and Wellness

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Are you a creative communicator looking for meaningful work Do you enjoy collaboration variety and using your storytelling skills to make a real impact

If so Student Health and Wellness with Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Communications Specialist II!

What Youll Do:

  • Create and manage photo and video content for marketing communications and digital platforms.

  • Plan produce and edit multimedia projects from concept through final delivery.

  • Provide media coverage of events programs and campus activities.

  • Develop schedule and manage content across social media platforms.

  • Maintain content calendars and support strategic marketing campaigns.

  • Monitor audience engagement and foster online community growth.

  • Analyze performance metrics and recommend communication improvements.

  • Design and produce digital and print marketing materials.

  • Review and edit communications content for accuracy consistency and brand alignment.

  • Build update and maintain department websites and web content.

  • Ensure communications and websites meet accessibility and branding standards.

  • Collaborate with campus partners to support marketing outreach and communication initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign Photoshop Lightroom Premiere Pro and related editing and graphic design software.

  • Experience with website design and maintenance using Drupal.

  • Experience managing and planning content for social media accounts.

  • Experience with marketing analytics.

  • Familiarity with health and wellness concepts and experience supporting related programs services or communications.

About Student Health and Wellness:
Part of the Division of Student Affairs the Student Health and Wellness unit consists of four departments:Recreation ServicesStudent Counseling ServicesStudent Wellness and theThielen Student Health Center. Through promotion of holistic wellbeing these departments collaborate to support individual student success enhance retention academic performance and campus community learn more about Student Health and Wellness please visit Student Health and Wellness.


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.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
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

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS807

Original Posting Date:
August 13 2026

Posting Close Date:
August 23 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R19739

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.


Required Experience:

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