Senior Communications Specialist

The Undergraduate Office of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is seeking two highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented Senior Communications Specialists to lead the marketing communications efforts in support of national and international outreach, recruitment and enrollment.

These roles will work with various stakeholders within the Office of Admissions and across the University. This position will also create and maintain other general communications within the Office of Admissions as needed. The role may work a hybrid schedule on campus and remote, with approximately 1-2 days a week on campus. Some days may need an on campus presence depending on the work needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Content Creation (65%):
  • Write and edit benefits-based content for print and relevant electronic media or other channels to reach desired communications goals for audiences outlined above.
  • Create specialized materials for marketing, publication, and/or public or internal relations that incorporate both written and graphic work, and may utilize multiple media methods.
  • Direct the activities of strategic partners in Addressing and Mailing, Printing Services (including designers), and other areas of campus to ensure projects remain on time and on budget.
• Collaboration (20%):
  • Under the daily direction of the Admissions Communications Associate Director, and in collaboration with Admissions Recruiters and relevant campus partners will
    develop content and communications that helps to facilitate interest in, application to, and enrollment in the University of Minnesota.
• Copyediting, Fact Checking, and Quality Assurance (15%):
  • Ensure that communications are error-free and meet the brand and customer service standards set by the Office of Admissions.
  • Communications must be strategic and on-message, on-time, error and issue free, and they are targeted to the correct audiences.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least four (4) years of relevant, transferrable work experience in journalism or strategic communications.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience
• Experience with an email marketing platform and/or customer relationship management (CRM) technology.
• Experience with effective print communication development for publication or public distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to both work independently and take initiative, and well as collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large projects concurrently
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring accessibility and fostering inclusion in work practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an admissions or recruitment setting.
• Familiarity with the University of Minnesota and its programs.
• Experience working with people of a wide array of backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working in Slate CRM

The Oce of Admissions leads recruiting and enrolling of undergraduate students who will benet from and contribute to the University of Minnesota scholarly community. Admissions strives to be service-driven, tenacious, respectful, inclusive, authentic, and ethical. Our work includes collaboration with campus-wide with colleges, departments, and the units within the Oce of Undergraduate Education to meet the University's enrollment goals. The Oce of Admissions serves prospective undergraduate students, and incoming undergraduate students.

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Application materials must be submitted online and will be reviewed beginning May 12 as a priority application date. Depending on the status of the search, applications may be reviewed after that date.

To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will need to complete the online application and submit the following required materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two professional references will be requested by finalists only at a later time

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).