COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - ATMOSPHERIC & OCEANIC SCIENCES
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 22, 2022
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Salary:
Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences in the College of Letters and Science at UW-Madison is seeking an exceptional candidate to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of effective communications, outreach strategies, donor relations and stewardship, and events designed to support the department's strategic priorities, programs, services and its mission.
Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
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
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Focus in Communications, Marketing or related subject area preferred.
Qualifications:
Desired professional qualities/characteristics:
- Demonstrated experience and competence in communications required. Experience in education or non-profit sector desirable.
- Detail-oriented; possessing excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills; agility to work concurrently on multiple tasks, projects, and assignments, and to meet deadlines.
- Experience working with faculty, researchers, scientists, or other experts with demonstrated ability to translate complex material into clear and engaging content for lay audiences.
- Experience planning and creating content for various formats and platforms.
- Ability to work competently and efficiently with Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other web programming languages
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process.
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. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Contact:
Christi Levenson
balas@wisc.edu
608-262-2829
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A485700-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ATMOS & OCEANIC SCI
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
264596-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/
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: Sep 22 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 10 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences in the College of Letters and Science at UW-Madison is seeking an exceptional candidate to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of effective communications, outreach strategies, donor relations and stewardship, and events designed to support the department's strategic priorities, programs, services and its mission.
Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
- 10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
- 15% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
- 15% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
- 20% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- 20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
- 10% Interacts with alumni, advancement officers, and donors to cultivate and maintain relationships that promote the growth of the teaching and research mission of the department.
- 10% Interacts with faculty and researchers to promote the visibility of the research mission of the department.
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
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Focus in Communications, Marketing or related subject area preferred.
Qualifications:
Desired professional qualities/characteristics:
- Demonstrated experience and competence in communications required. Experience in education or non-profit sector desirable.
- Detail-oriented; possessing excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills; agility to work concurrently on multiple tasks, projects, and assignments, and to meet deadlines.
- Experience working with faculty, researchers, scientists, or other experts with demonstrated ability to translate complex material into clear and engaging content for lay audiences.
- Experience planning and creating content for various formats and platforms.
- Ability to work competently and efficiently with Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other web programming languages
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process.
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. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Contact:
Christi Levenson
balas@wisc.edu
608-262-2829
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A485700-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ATMOS & OCEANIC SCI
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
264596-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/
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: Sep 22 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 10 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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