Job Description

Communications Strategist III, College of Law

Posting Number: SP004799P
Division/College: College of Law
Department: College of Law
Location: Moscow, Boise

Posting Context Statement:

This position oversees internal and external communication strategy for the College of Law. They are the chief content and channels strategist for the college. Additionally, they will serve as the college’s liaison for leveraging and activating marketing strategies in partnership with the University Communications & Marketing department.

This position may be based out of either the Boise or Moscow campuses at the selection of the applicant.

Position Overview:

This position serves as the chief content and channels strategist for a unit or multiple units advising on — and developing — internal and external messaging strategy. They will serve as the unit’s liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing ( UCM ) and will advance the university’s brand strategy through the unit lens. The incumbent understands, coordinates, and leverages central communication and marketing initiatives into the unit as applicable and contributes to the university’s broader content strategy.

Duties may include:

• Advance the unit’s reputation through public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the unit’s strategic goals, priorities and initiatives
• Provide communications and marketing leadership in a variety of priorities across a variety of areas
• Write and edit a variety of content in digital and print formats
• Identify and execute marketing opportunities withing the university marketing strategy
• Attend UCM meetings as a contributor and as a representative of the unit
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Four years of experience in marketing, communications, journalism or public relations experience
• Using market analysis and measurement to drive strategy
• Building communication strategies targeted at specific audiences through multiple channels
• Managing multiple projects with competing deadlines that require accuracy and attention to detail

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of seven) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Requires regular travel to meet the business needs of the college

Additional Preferred:

• Experience using a content management system for publishing web content
• Experience producing and editing informational and persuasive collateral
• Experience developing, executing, and measuring impact of marketing plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals
• Established record of collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with many internal and external constituents
• Master’s degree in communications, marketing or public relations or a related field
• Experience working with enrollment and/or advancement and development professionals
• Experience working in higher education
• Ability to translate technical or specialized information for public use and understanding
• Experience in media relations
• Established record of collaboration and good interpersonal and communication skills with many internal and external constituents
• Ability to demonstrate writing, editing, verbal and presentation skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 or higher, depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This posting has a first consideration date of April 3, 2025.

Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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