Communications Specialist

Posting Details

Vacancy Number

S01579

Position Title

Public Communication Spec

Working Title

Communications Specialist

Competency Level

Contributing

Dept/School

CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The College of Health and Human Services ( CHHS ) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: The School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The Office of the Dean of the CHHS provides overall administrative support and oversight for all units within the College. In addition, the Office of the Dean coordinates a common support model that facilitates operational services, technical support, business services, support for research, and support for community engagement across the three schools.

The overarching goal of the CHHS is to help individuals, families and communities live healthier, more prosperous, and more productive lives. We strive to accomplish this goal through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

College

CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

This position will support the marketing and communications efforts in the College of Health and Human Services by collaborating with stakeholders within the College and across campus to ensure that CHHS marketing and communication efforts are well developed and constructed within University standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support Marketing and Communications Team in crafting, writing and editing creative content for promotional materials, programs and events, website, and social media.
• Build and maintain a collection of photos, graphics, and video clips to use in digital content. Assist three professional schools with the creation of e-newsletters.
• Monitor website and social media metrics and analyze regularly.
• Assist with the management of the College of Health and Human Services’ alumni communication and engagement efforts to cultivate more purposeful, meaningful, and impactful relationships with its alumni.
• Manages and oversees student workers through hiring, providing support, and training.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related area
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a communications role
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, web content management systems, preferably WordPress or Cascade, and email marketing platforms such as MailChimp
• Expertise in managing social media content and campaigns using a variety of platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Experience in content writing
• Ability to use inclusive language and imagery, communicate well to diverse audiences, and to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks well and respond rapidly to new events and competing priorities

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience working in higher education or a government or public sector role
• Experience in photography and media production

Required Certifications or licensure

N/A

Recruitment Range

$36,350 - $54,985

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

12 Months

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Position

Time-limited

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

06/30/2022

Position Number

8177

Job Posting Date

12/16/2021

Posting Close Date

01/09/2022

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

You are required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22819
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References
4. Portfolio/Work Sample

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
   • UNCW Website
   • UNCW Facebook Page
   • UNCW Linkedin Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
   • Women In Higher Education
   • Other