JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This position is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and implementing various communications, outreach, and event strategies designed to support the department\'s strategic priorities; while working closely with other college, department level, and UW Foundation communication professionals. The Communication Specialist will help the department engage with a variety of communication modes including websites, video, print and social media, and provide initiative to embrace emerging communication trends. This position requires an understanding of the needs and interests of the department\'s stakeholders and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies. Responsibilities: Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals. 10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives 10% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects 20% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources 20% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns 20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans 10% Interacts with alumni, advancement officers, donors and faculty to cultivate and maintain relationships that promote the growth of the teaching and research mission of the department. 10% Plans and executes department events Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/404FFD79D42A49A5