UNIVERSITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job no: 228087-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: L&S/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA
Location: Madison
Categories: Communications, Editing, Broadcasting, Media, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Marketing, Public Relations, Web Design/Development



Position Summary:

The La Follette School is highly ranked among graduate degree public policy programs and enjoys a worldwide reputation for research and teaching. Its outreach activities - conferences, symposia, classes, seminars, and programs - bring together policy professionals, academics, students, and government leaders - all under the auspices of the Wisconsin Idea. This position focuses on using various media and communication vehicles to promote faculty research, including an evidence-based social media strategy, a broader array of audience friendly communications (e.g. podcasts, videos), user-friendly website design, and an enhanced, targeted approach to connect faculty to media focused on their area of research.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required Skills:
- Exceptional verbal and advanced written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with diverse audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively with other La Follette School staff members and campus partners
- Computer literacy with knowledge of a wide range of software, specifically Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills, and proactively problem-solve
- Ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment to develop media and marketing plans in line with the La Follette School mission
-Experience assessing and utilizing social/alternative media and alternative communication vehicles
-Experience in website management and design
- Experience working with or for policymakers
- Experience working with faculty

Department(s):

A484400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $40,213 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

Successful candidate may be hired to Associate University Relations Specialist, University Relations Specialist, or Senior University Relations Specialist, dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.

For questions about the position, please contact: Megan Stritchko, mstritchko@lafollette.wisc.edu.

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. Please note that references will not be contacted without advance notice to applicant.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Contact:

Megan Stritchko
mstritchko@lafollette.wisc.edu
608-263-2409
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR UNIV REL SPEC(T54BN) or UNIV RELATIONS SPEC(T54DN) or ASSOC UNIV REL SPEC(T54FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

228087-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Oct 21 2020 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 4 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time