Communications Specialist I

Position Information:

Position Title:
Communications Specialist I

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
2 years of related experience.
Experience with Drupal, WordPress, Adobe Design Suite, and Excel.

Job Description:

Summary
Iowa State is seeking a Communications Specialist I. This position will provide project management and content creation support for university flagship magazine (Iowa Stater) and ISU Alumni Association programs as directed by Senior Director of Communications. Research materials, interview individuals, and collect information in order to create content for print or electronic media. Update and maintain university flagship magazine website. Provide general customer relations information to alumni, donors, and internal and external stakeholders.  
Example of Duties

Assist in project management for university flagship magazine including, but not limited to:

• webpage maintenance and content management for magazine website (Drupal)

• list management

• photoshoot coordination

• prepare vouchers and other documentation

• respond to constituent feedback and requests

• update database of past articles (FileMakerPro)

Assist in creating content for university flagship magazine including, but not limited to:

• research materials, interview individuals, and collect information in order to compose articles for print or electronic media

• create and organize member-only engagement content

• monitor various publications and electronic sources of news and commentary for potential relevance

Support ISU Alumni Association communication needs including, but not limited to:

• project management support for, but not limited to:

  • wall calendar (organize dates, collect feedback from campus units)

  • coordinate production calendar for print projects (catalogs, board handbook) and alumni center building displays

• research materials, interview individuals, and collect information in order to compose articles, press releases, promotional pieces, reports, or catalogs in print or electronic media

• compose and edit print and electronic communication and marketing materials for distribution to target audiences (could include photographs, written content, audio, or video)

• review and/or edit layouts, drafts, and information in order to check for content, readability, and style

• monitor various publications and electronic sources of news and commentary for potential relevance to unit activities

• represent ISU Alumni Association at functions, professional organizations, industry organizations, community, and related external events

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS806

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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
October 20, 2022

Posting Close Date:
November 6, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R9911