Position Title:Communications Specialist II Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications:Professional experience creating and developing a social media plan Experience creating multimedia content with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field Experience creating and executing successful email campaigns Proficient with Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Squarespace for website updates and optimization Job Description: The Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) at the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is seeking applications for a Communications Specialist II. In this role, you will lead the creation, management, and dissemination of digital content to enhance the visibility and impact of PTTC’s training and technical assistance programs. This position involves managing social media platforms, coordinating email campaigns, producing multimedia materials, and overseeing the PTTC’s digital presence, including website updates. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital communication strategies, proficiency with content management systems and media software, and a passion for engaging diverse audiences in the field of public health and prevention science. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to regional and national efforts in substance misuse prevention while collaborating with a dynamic and mission-driven team. This is a term appointment with annual renewal contingent on contract/grant funding. This position is remote in Iowa and the individual must work from Iowa. This position is not able to provide visa sponsorship. Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term:September 30, 2025 Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS807 Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. Original Posting Date: January 12, 2025 Posting Close Date:January 18, 2025 Job Requisition Number:R16205 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . 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