Communications Specialist
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Oct 23, 2025 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: Position Summary Statement This full-time position reports to the Marketing Communications (Mar Com) Communications Manager and develops news and media-oriented content and pitches to raise the profile of UW-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University. It requires an experienced communicator with the ability to work independently, with a high degree of discretion and adherence to university policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities 65%
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Department: Marketing Communications leads and implementsmarketingcommunications, strategies and research tohelpdrive UW-Stout's enrollment, partnerships and fundraising initiatives. Mar Com works collaboratively across campus to lead campus-wide marketing strategies through:
Compensation: Minimum starting salary of $44,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required Required Qualifications: Minimum / Required
Preferred Qualifications: Highly Desired/Preferred
How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day, October 15, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after October 15 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: Cover letter (* See below) & Curriculum vitae or resume All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. Contact Information: For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Tom Giffey Email: giffeyt@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Cheryl Keyes Email: keyesc1992@uwstout.edu Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |