Job Description
Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation
Posting Number: SP005168P
Division/College: University Foundation
Department: University Foundation
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- Advancing U of I’s and UI Foundation’s reputation through execution of marketing strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of strategic goals, priorities and initiatives
- Providing marketing and communications leadership in a variety of unit priorities
- Leveraging UCM initiatives and contributing to broader content strategies, including vision articulation, donor and alumni communication, and internal communications
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Two years of communications, journalism, marketing 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, Marketing or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree
Required Other:
- Ability to work non-standard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays on occasion to meet business needs
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Ability to travel
Additional Preferred:
- Producing and editing informational and persuasive collateral
- Developing, executing and measuring impact of marketing and communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals
- Developing and disseminating crisis communications
- Hootsuite Platform content planning and posting
- Marketing analytics and reporting tools
- Setting and tracking KPIs
- Working with foundation/non-profit, development and/or other fundraising professionals
- Working in higher education
- Overseeing communications/marketing projects including budgets, task delegation, deadlines and measuring outcomes
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to work in inclement weather for outside events
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $67,000 or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 02/09/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than March 2, 2026.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50810
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Why U of I?
Are you brave and bold? Come be a part of the Vandal family!
Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Area Resources:
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If you have any questions about pursuing a career at U of I, contact employment@uidaho.edu or 208-885-3611.
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