COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

At UW-Madison, Finance and Administration serves as a partner to our academic, research, and public service mission. We create value by maximizing the people, processes, and places that Keep Wisconsin On. We’re working hard to modernize and transform the way work gets done at UW-Madison, and we’re looking for a hardworking, versatile communications specialist to help us deliver high-impact communications to our many stakeholders.
As the communications specialist, you will work closely with the director of communications, as well as other communicators in the Finance and Administration units and across the institution. Together, we will develop clear, consistent, and compelling messaging for campus and community audiences. You will support transformative initiatives such as our revenue innovations work, the modernization of facilities and administrative processes, and the cultivation of a campus culture that embraces change.
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in executing the communications plan in support of the vice chancellor for finance and administrations strategic priorities. The communications specialist will work closely with the director of communications to tell a consistent and compelling story about the people, places, and processes that keep UW-Madison going.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help us unlock the future of work at UW-Madison.

• 5% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• 20% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• 5% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• 35% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• 20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
• 10% Work closely with communicators from other Finance and Administration units to ensure more intentional and cohesive communications across the units
• 5% Implements communications initiatives in collaboration with the director of communications and other communicators in Finance and Administration units

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
Bachelor’s Degree
in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.

Required:
1. Significant experience (minimum of 5 years) managing and/or directing comprehensive communications plans
2. Exceptional writing and editing skills
3. Basic graphic design skills, including the creation of decks, reports, executive summaries, etc.
4. Web management experience
Preferred:
1. Experience and/or familiarity with working in a decentralized organizational structure
2. Proven understanding of emerging communication technologies and channels
3. Ability to translate complex concepts into succinct and compelling communications
4. Extensive knowledge (or ability to learn quickly) of higher education issues, including relations with board of regents, state and federal governments, alumni, and other important stakeholders
5. Demonstrated creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To begin the application process, click the “apply now” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your related work experience and professional background to the qualifications and duties in this job description.

Daniel Mccusky
[email protected]
608-262-2034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Communications Specialist(CM004)

A020800-GENERAL SERVICES/VC FOR FINANCE & ADMIN/G SERV VC FOR FINANCE & ADMIN

Academic Staff-Renewable

265924-AS