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Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Advancement Division seeks a Digital Communications Specialist to join the Division's communications team and serve the digital and social media communication needs of the UNI Foundation and UNI Alumni Association.

Primary Function: Collaborates with Advancement division staff to provide social media strategy, development and execution for UNI Foundation and UNI Alumni Association social media channels; creates and edits engaging content in conjunction with various Advancement division teams to fit each platform and promote the division's initiatives and goals; creates electronic communications such as e-newsletters, email invitations, announcements and fundraising appeals; assists with graphic design, photography, and video production needs for communications; maintains UNI Foundation and UNI Alumni Association department websites to share engaging and effective stories of the alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff and programs of UNI; and works and collaborates with the Advancement Communications team, the Advancement division, and other university entities in a cross-functional capacity to foster effective, consistent and timely communications.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, interactive digital studies or related field; at least one year of experience in social media, digital media, marketing or related fields; excellent writing, communication and proofreading skills; versatility in writing styles including social media, web content and marketing copy; experience creating graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud and other tools; strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple responsibilities; and ability to effectively work in a team environment required. Student experience will be considered. Spring 2025 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications: Website development; mass email development and creation; familiarity with social media management tools and analytics reporting; photography and video experience preferred.

For more information, please contact Sarah Parsons, Search Committee Chair at sarah.parsons@uni.edu or 319-273-2505.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by April 11, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$20.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 117
Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

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