Communications Specialist III - 530630

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 218101 - Dean's Office-School of Law

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Some nights and weekends as needed for law school events.

Job Summary: The Communications Specialist III writes and edits communications for a college, division, and/or the University under minimal supervision. Develops and implements plans, activities, and tactics to support the goals of assigned areas. Coordinates the production of materials and resources through a variety of platforms, including digital and physical mediums. Participates in planning and execution of special projects to support the assigned area's overall development and marketing strategies.

Additional Department Summary: Leads the cross-departmental coordination and planning of communications, both internal and external, that keep the law school’s various audiences informed and its communications output consistent. Works with significant independence under the direction of communications leadership and understands that strong internal communication is the foundation of a strong external reputation.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats and audiences. Ability to coordinate across departments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative. Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Familiarity with content management and email communication platforms. Ability to work independently and exercise sound editorial judgment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education or professional services communications. Experience coordinating cross-functional communications efforts or serving as a liaison between a central communications function and embedded departmental communicators. Experience managing internal communications channels, content workflows, and editorial calendars. Familiarity with brand governance and institutional messaging frameworks. Experience with content planning tools and internal communication platforms.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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