"Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives"

Position Overview

The position oversees internal and external communication strategy for the unit. The incumbent of the position uses university strategies and process to execute the communications and marketing goals of the unit. This position advances the reputation of the University of Idaho and unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging that is tied to strategic initiatives and builds campus wide and public understanding and support for the teaching and research mission of the unit(s) specifically, as well as the University of Idaho in general. Additionally, they will serve as the unit’s liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing.

Duties may include:

• Advance the unit’s reputation through execution of public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the unit’s strategic goals, priorities and initiatives
• Provides communications leadership in a variety of unit priorities
• Write and edit a variety of content in digital and print formats
• Leverages central communication and marketing initiatives and contributes to the university’s broader content strategy
• Assist the university’s communication and marketing strategic goals with vision articulation, recruitment/enrollment messaging, Donor/Alumni communication and internal communications
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Two years of communications, journalism or public relations experience
• Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to details

Required Education:

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

Additional Preferred:

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing or public relations or a related field
• Working knowledge of web design principles, printing processes, graphics formats, and effective design and photography principles
• Experience producing and editing informational and marketing collateral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Pages, Powerpoint/Keynote, and Photoshop or other photo-editing program
• Social Media strategy and content creation
• Experience developing, executing and measuring impact of communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrated record of collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents
• Experience working with enrollment and/or advancement and development professionals
• Experience working in higher education, particularly in non-traditional learning environments (non-credit, online, asynchronous, professional development, continuing 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 internal and external constituents

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/experience

Type of Appointment:

_of_Appointment

FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:

No

Posting Date:

10/17/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than November 7, 2025. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Jennifer Radil at jradil@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources

Background Check Statement:

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

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49842

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