Required Qualifications:
This an ongoing, full-time (100% FTE) position.
This is a hybrid position, with the expectation of at least 3 days of on-site work per week and flexibility for 1-2 days of remote work per week.
Required Qualifications:
At least 2 years of professional experience providing communication support, working both independently and within team settings.
Strong written communication skills, with keen attention to audience, accuracy, accessibility, and clarity. Demonstrated ability to write in a variety of professional styles, including drafting web copy, email marketing, and announcements.
Experience with website strategy and user-centered design principles using content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
Experience developing and executing targeted email campaigns, newsletters, or other mass communication using email marketing tools (e.g., Eloqua).
Experience managing end-to-end communications projects, including establishing timelines, coordinating cross-functional contributors, and tracking deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to analyze web and email metrics (e.g., Google Analytics, email platform reports) to evaluate engagement and refine outreach strategies.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues, subject matter experts, and distributed institutional partners.
Demonstrated ability to take a proactive approach to planning and project management, anticipating upcoming communications needs well in advance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and/or interest in writing feature stories about graduate and postdoc work and accomplishments.
- Experience working within higher education and familiarity with graduate (master’s and doctoral) education.
- Experience with digital layout, design, and/or video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva).
- Experience developing advance editorial calendars and project workflows for multi-channel initiatives.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; focus in a communication-related field is preferred but candidates with any relevant background and training are encouraged to apply.
- How to Apply: To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. Upload the following required documents, which will be used to evaluate qualifications and writing skill:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 2-3 professional writing samples that you believe showcase the skills needed for success in this position
- Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload all required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. You must submit all required documents to be considered for this position.
- References will be requested from final candidates.
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