Job Description

Position Title:

Communications Specialist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
Experience using visual creativity to plan and create a variety of content for multiple platforms including printed publications, electronic newsletters websites, photos and videos.
Experience managing digital and print campaigns to keep content and design fresh and using analytics to track performance.
Experience working with and representing the Iowa State University WorkCyte Program brand to produce communication deliverables in alignment with brand style and goals.
Experience writing for a variety of targeted audiences and adapting techniques that enhance message engagement.
Experience managing or co-managing a communications project with multiple contributors.

Job Description:

Summary

Under the supervision of the communications supervisor, the communications specialist II supports enterprise communications strategies for the department of Information Technology Services and WorkCyte program and by drafting and editing effective written as well as visual content. Content development for communications includes graphic assets and support, web content, presentation materials, news articles and employee and student messaging for a variety of audiences.

Example of Duties

Works on internal and external communications projects, including website and intranet creation, management of media, public relations and written, targeted messaging.

Designs, reviews, edits and produces visual content, employing graphic design skills for innovative and in-line branding.
Writes, reviews, edits and delivers written communications content with attention to purpose and relevancy.

Reviews and/or edits layouts, drafts, and information in order to check for content, readability, and style.
Conducts the required research and analysis for communication planning.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and external policies and programs to ensure that the organization is represented positively to constituents and stakeholders as well as the general public, including media relations, and internal employee communications.

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 on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

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: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. 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 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:

February 5, 2025

Posting Close Date:

February 4, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16265

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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