Job Details

Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives

Position Number: 6655934
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives

Posting Number: SP005058P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Department: Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Remote work may be considered

Posting Context Statement:

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 units liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing.

Duties may include:

Advance the units reputation through execution of public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the units 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 universitys broader content strategy
Assist the universitys 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:

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

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Masters 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: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/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.