Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation
University Of Idaho, Moscow, ID, United States
Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation
Position Title Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation
Division/College University Foundation
Department University Foundation
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Constituency Experiences team plays a vital role in advancing the University of Idaho Foundation’s mission to inspire, steward and celebrate philanthropic investment in the university. Through meaningful engagement, thoughtful donor recognition and signature experiences that connect alumni and friends to the impact of their generosity, the team strengthens lifelong relationships between the university and its supporters. The Digital Communications Strategist reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications on the Constituency Experiences team within the University of Idaho Foundation.
Position Overview
The position oversees the integrated digital communication strategy for the University of Idaho Foundation. This position advances the reputation of the UI Foundation, University of Idaho and its units through purposeful and creative storytelling that advances strategic goals and strengthens engagement with a variety of constituencies, building understanding and inspiring support for the mission of the University of Idaho. Under the direction of the Senior Director of UI Foundation Marketing and Communications, they will serve as the unit’s liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing (UCM).
Duties may include:
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
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
Experience in/with:
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
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $67,000 or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE 1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Posting Date 02/09/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than March 2, 2026.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
Facebook
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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Division/College University Foundation
Department University Foundation
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Constituency Experiences team plays a vital role in advancing the University of Idaho Foundation’s mission to inspire, steward and celebrate philanthropic investment in the university. Through meaningful engagement, thoughtful donor recognition and signature experiences that connect alumni and friends to the impact of their generosity, the team strengthens lifelong relationships between the university and its supporters. The Digital Communications Strategist reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications on the Constituency Experiences team within the University of Idaho Foundation.
Position Overview
The position oversees the integrated digital communication strategy for the University of Idaho Foundation. This position advances the reputation of the UI Foundation, University of Idaho and its units through purposeful and creative storytelling that advances strategic goals and strengthens engagement with a variety of constituencies, building understanding and inspiring support for the mission of the University of Idaho. Under the direction of the Senior Director of UI Foundation Marketing and Communications, they will serve as the unit’s liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing (UCM).
Duties may include:
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
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
Experience in/with:
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
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $67,000 or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE 1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Posting Date 02/09/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than March 2, 2026.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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