Communications Specialist

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Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, or a related area from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least one year of experience in journalistic activities or a related area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in marketing, higher education, journalism, English or related field, earned at the time of hire from an accredited institution of higher education

• Higher education experience in communications, marketing, design, social media management or related field

• At least two years of professional experience in journalism, public relations, writing and editing, creative writing, marketing, social media management, and /or related fields preferred

• Demonstrated experience managing and/or creating content for multiple social media channels

• Experience contributing to web content

• General marketing and promotion experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with photography and videography

• Experience with web content management systems, such as Modern Campus, WordPress, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Excellent listening skills

• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines with efficiency and quality

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively

• Ability to accept and integrate critique

• Ability to mine and tell compelling stories

• Ability to synthesize material from multiple sources into accessible copy

• Ability to work well in a team environment and respond respectfully to input from supervisors, colleagues and leadership

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative with a continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.