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Communications Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
038918

Department Code
21834-2183

Department
Communication Services - A & S

Job Title
Communications Specialist

Location
Syracuse, NY

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Staff Level
S4

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type
Full-time

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

POSITION OFFERS A FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT ( HYBRID ).


About the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is Syracuse University’s first and largest college—home to one-third of all undergraduate students. As the home of the liberal arts, our internationally-recognized programs provide the cornerstone of a Syracuse University education with 50+ majors in the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities and the social sciences (in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs). Our goal is to help students take ownership of their future so they can live decisively and make the world healthier, more hopeful and more human.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of professional writing experience required.
  • Keen commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in content creation—and as a colleague.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience writing in an academic environment.
  • Familiarity with AP Style.
Job Specific Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a talented storyteller who has a curious mind and is committed to quality and collaboration. A professional and generative demeanor is paramount, as the position interacts with people at all levels of the College, University and beyond. The ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and keep cool in a high-volume environment.
Additional knowledge and skills include:
  • Excellent research, fact-gathering and interviewing abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, without losing attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with mass email/e-newsletter creation and dissemination, website content management systems, and other digital communication tools/platforms.
  • Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
  • Working knowledge of video scripting and social media content creation.
  • Working knowledge of ADA accessibility standards.
Responsibilities

How You Will Contribute
You’ll be part of a six-person team working to advance the College’s reach and reputation on a global scale. With countless great stories to tell, you’ll need to be a flexible writer and content creator who can switch tone, length and style to suit various needs. Your portfolio will include publicizing research and grant awards, writing about A&S’ signature events and centers, regularly refreshing the A&S website, and assisting with the creation of the print and digital magazines.

What We Offer
  • Progressive, flexible work arrangements and a generous paid leave program including 4 weeks of vacation, 2 floating holidays, and paid time off during the winter holidays each year.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverages.
  • A 403b retirement program with generous 10% employer contribution.
  • Impressive tuition benefits program including an employee degree program and dependent tuition benefits.
Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/95613

Job Posting Date
01/10/2023

Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category
Staff

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