Communications Specialist

4 weeks ago


Flint, United States University of Michigan Full time

Summary

The University of Michigan-Flint is looking for a Communications Specialist within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Communications Specialist meaningfully contributes in engaging the community through communications, telling the story of the Division of Student Affairs and raise visibility of its role in shaping and supporting the student experience. The Communications Specialist will plan, develop, and manage content for websites, publications, and social media outlets, and design and implement a strategic communications plan for the division. Through a collaborative approach, the position will coordinate marketing and communication strategies for programs and initiatives across the division to include creating social, visual, and news content for DSA and UM-Flint use. This position serves as a liaison between all units within DSA and Marketing and Communications (MAC).

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at:

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Responsibilities*

Design and implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan for the Division of Student Affairs. Coordinate marketing and communication efforts across units within DSA to include identifying target audiences, setting communication goals, developing important messages and measuring impact. Plan, develop, and manage content for websites, publications, digital signs, social media outlets and other forms of communications within the Division of Student Affairs. Monitor, guide, and maximize community and public awareness about the Division of Student Affairs and its many activities, programs, services, resources and initiatives. Develop content marketing strategies for DSA in alignment with university and broader priorities. Ensure that digital and design content meets with MAC's style, tone and brand standards, as well as accessibility compliance and related standards. Ensure content is current, accurate and error-free. Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties and publications. Communicate with staff to gather information about events, meetings, news and promotions; attend and take photographs at certain events. Serve as the primary point of contact for managing the UM-Flint web bot (Maizey) and the SMS text messaging calendar. In consultation with library staff and ITS, coordinate DSA's role in the Emergency Laptop Loan Program. In consultation with the VCSA, compile data and generate DSA Annual Report. Troubleshoot problems and work with the content management system/ITS/MAC and others as needed.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism or relevant field. Three or more years of relevant experience in marketing and/or communications, or related field for this level of position. Must possess copywriting, editing and proofreading skills

Work Schedule

A consistent hybrid work schedule (some days on campus and some days working remotely) is available for this position at this time. However, this is subject to change based upon the duties of the position and the needs of the department.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.


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