Communications Specialist

Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Communications Specialist/Social Media Content Creator serves as a key strategist responsible for developing and implementing an integrated social media program. This individual creates engaging and informative content that tells the FM story and enhances the organizational image. The Communications

Specialist manages day-to-day social media operations, including shooting and editing photos and short videos, content scheduling, posting, and responding to comments and messages.

The ideal candidate for this position should be adept at crafting clear and concise content that effectively communicates complex information to diverse audiences, have an exceptional eye for aesthetics, and enjoy a hands-on approach to tracking down and sharing great stories via meaningful images and words.

This is a contractual position. The appointment would be for six months and can be renewed for an additional six months.

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter, resume, list of three references.

Best Consideration Date:

June 20, 2025

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Physical Demands:

Position resides in a professional office environment; incumbent may be required to travel on or off campus to attend meetings or to deliver or receive materials for the unit. The position is telework eligible, subject to supervisor approval.

Preferences:

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.

Familiarity with AP style.

Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Experience working in higher education.

Licenses/ Certifications:

The incumbent must possess a driver’s license, as duties require the incumbent to travel to and from meetings and project sites both on and off campus. If driving a state vehicle, the incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in related field.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven organizational skills, including time management

Project management experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-sufficiency and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

DepartmentVPA-FM-AVP Facilities Management

Worker Sub-Type Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary RangeHourly Rate: $36.51 - $45.63

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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