Social Media Communications Specialist jobs in Spokane, WA

Location: Moscow

Division/College: University Advancement (Div)

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $57,886.40 per year or higher depending on education and experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position, reporting to the Director of Advancement Communications, will be responsible for implementing effective internal and external communications by collaborating on communication and marketing efforts that promote alumni events, programming and engagement in the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) at the University of Idaho. The position advances the goals of OAR by creating purposeful and on-brand communications. It uses a variety of electronic media and tools to coordinate engagement between alumni and the university, and alumni with one another. The incumbent also leads marketing of OAR services and programs and is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, producing and editing content intended for alumni audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related fields

• Experience managing projects independently that involve multiple stakeholders
• 3 years of experience in social media content creation/management
• Experience in developing strategic communication plans
• Experience in editing and writing social media and marketing materials using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management tools
• Experience in editing and writing stories that are inspirational and educational and crafting narratives that are compelling and engaging
• Ability to be flexible with assignments and multiple priorities
• Ability to learn new skills as the opportunities or the need arise
• Experience working in higher education

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other

• Occasionally work extended hours and weekends to ensure content development is timely and relevant to the audience to ensure the highest engagement

Posting Number: SP003415P

Posting Date: 06/06/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
To be considered your "Letter of Qualification" must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by June 22, 2022.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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