Job Description
Communications Strategist III
Posting Number: SP005421P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- 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
- Identifying and executing 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:
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nonstandard hours including weekends, holidays and evening hours for scheduled recruitment and retention events
Additional Preferred:
- Experience producing and editing informational and persuasive collateral
- Experience developing, executing, and measuring impact of marketing and communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals, such as enrollment targets
- Established record of collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents
- Ability to translate technical or specialized information for public use and understanding
- Experience in media relations
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $70,000 annually or higher DOE
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 09/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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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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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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About the area
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