The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Communications Specialist.
Applications will be accepted until 7/24/2023.
Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for developing strategic communications and creating stories with impact? Do you have experience engaging diverse audiences and managing publishing priorities?
The Hesburgh Libraries is looking for an exceptional communicator with strong writing and editing skills to help us highlight our services and reach audiences at Notre Dame, nationally, and globally, at all integration points throughout the teaching and research lifecycle.
Working in partnership with the director of communications and marketing, this role helps to carry out complex communications strategies and tactics across multiple channels. Areas of content focus include strategic initiatives, priority projects, and core services to elevate the Libraries' brand and many sub-brands, including research, expertise, resources, programs, services, software platforms, specialty spaces, workshops, and special events.
The Hesburgh Libraries has more in-person and online users than anywhere on campus. We work with a broad range of stakeholders across every academic discipline in the schools, colleges, centers, and institutes. Additionally, the Hesburgh Libraries collaborates with administrative units such as University Development, Student Affairs, Alumni Association, and University Communications. Target audiences include students (current and prospective, undergraduate and graduate), faculty (current and prospective), staff, the global scholarly community, donors (current and prospective), campus leadership, alumni, faculty and staff at institutional peers, professional organizations, the media, and the general public.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and implements communications and content strategies for strategic initiatives, special projects, recruiting efforts, and core offerings across traditional and new media channels to engage local, national, and global stakeholders.

• Creates strategic content, including writing and/or editing for a wide range of written, online/digital, and other print/visual communications materials across multiple channels for diverse audiences.

• Manages strategic partnerships and engages with many stakeholders, including the University community; local, national, and international media and professional organizations; global communities of scholars; internal colleagues and others to ensure maximum distribution, amplication, and impact.

• Develops and implements integrated digital strategies. Manages select website areas within their portfolio and creates/manages publishing priorities in alignment with Hesburgh Libraries and University strategic frameworks.

• Researches, recommends, and implements industry trends and best practices. Evaluates key metrics to ensure successful results and maximum impact.

All applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three writing samples. Writing samples can be uploaded using the "Other" fields in the "Documents Needed to Apply" section.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, or related degree.
• Five years of relevant experience in related fields.

• Has excellent, versatile writing and editing skills and knowledge of both AP and Chicago styles.
• Has advanced ability to translate strategy and key messages into multiple formats across integrated channels for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrates breadth and depth of experience in traditional and new media channels, with an understanding of the best practices, advantages, and limitations.
• Performs well under pressure. Has excellent time and project management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Has a proven ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse audiences, populations, and languages that reflect the Universitys commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Enjoys and excels in collaborative environments. Has experience with cross-functional teams and working with people at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrates strong experience with multiple computer software programs and content creation/production tools such as MS Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, and e-communications platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S231149. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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