Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 01430365

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The Student Union provides programs, services and facilities for University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee students to find community, build relationships and make memories that support and complement their academic journey. Learn more about what the Union has to offer here: https://uwm.edu/union

Job Summary
The Communications Specialist develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of UWM Student Affairs and UWM Student Union Marketing communication goals.

Duties:

• Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives for the Division of Student Affairs and Student Affairs administration at the direction of the UWM Student Union Associate Director for Marketing
• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns for the Division of Student Affairs and for UWM Union Marketing
• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objectives
• Communicates with Student Affairs Administration stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in English, Writing, Marketing, Communications, Applied Business or a closely related field
• 1 year of professional experience as a copywriter, technical writer, or related field
• Previous experience participating in professional/executive meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, or Business
• 1+ years’ experience in project/case management in a communications or business field
• 1+ years’ experience in Higher Education, specifically Student Affairs or Student Services Administration
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Office applications, or an equivalent

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37164








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