Position Title:Communications Specialist II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrate project management skills in communications, leading projects from initial intake to final delivery while ensuring deadlines are met and objectives align with strategic goals.
Experience in digital communication, with a focus on creating content and managing social media channels and email campaigns for businesses or organizations.
Skilled in developing content tailored to specific audiences, including current and prospective students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) with experience applying these tools in a professional graphic design setting.
Strong ability to create visual and written materials that adhere to established brand standards.
Job Description:
Summary The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Communications Specialist II with experience in communications, content creation, basic graphic design, and project management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and partners across the college. Example of Duties
-Produces, edits and reviews content in a variety of formats for distribution to target audiences.- Reviews and/or edits layouts, drafts, and information in order to check for content, readability, and style.- Works on internal and external communications projects, including website updates, media management, and writing of press releases.
Conducts the required research and analysis to prepare presentations and scripts/speeches for management.- Provides general customer relations information to clients or customers, usually not dealing with sensitive subject matter.- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and external policies and programs to ensure that the organization is represented positively to the media, the general public, and stakeholders including media relations, government and regulatory liaison, company branding, events management, and internal employee communications.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.Level Guidelines- Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals- Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems- Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests- May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff- May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity- Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS807
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: - Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans - Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans - Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) - Life insurance and long-term disability - Flexible Spending Accounts - Various voluntary benefits and discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellbeing program - Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: October 14, 2025
Posting Close Date:October 21, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R17937
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