Communications Specialist

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Office of Admissions seeks a Communications Specialist to work in the fast‑paced world of college admissions. The Communications Specialist is part of the Admissions Communications Team under the Assistant Director of Communications and will be responsible for helping achieve strategic institutional enrollment goals.

UAA is seeking a creative communicator to develop and manage content that supports Enrollment Services and student recruitment. This role produces print, email, web, and social media content aligned with UAA's brand and strategic goals. The position collaborates with the Director of Admissions, campus partners, and vendors to support new student communication, recruitment initiatives, and Enrollment Services messaging through platforms like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, along with experience creating content across print, web, social media, and CRM platforms. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are essential. You should be comfortable working with vendors, applying accessibility best practices, and aligning content with institutional goals. A background in communications, journalism, or a related field, plus a strategic eye for content, design, and audience engagement, will help you excel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Benefits & Compensation
This is a full‑time, non‑exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and access to benefits at https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. The University provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for review on 09/03/2025. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 09/02/2025. This posting will close to applications on 09/02/2025.

Contact Information
For questions regarding this position, contact Katie Walter at kalley1@alaska.edu.

Equal Opportunity & Eligibility
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

Disability Accommodation
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

Background Check
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Application Link
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6520780

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