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Position Summary:The Communications Department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking applicants for a Public Relations Specialist. The Public Relations Specialist helps to increase public awareness and raise the profile of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville by identifying, writing, and promoting stories that demonstrate and advance the university's mission and values. The position will manage media relations, including responding to requests and pitching stories to the media. The Public Relations Specialist will also serve as Deputy Public Information Officer, communicating to both internal and external audiences in times of campus emergencies. Some work may be performed remotely, but position is required to be in the UW-Platteville office at least 60% of time.
This is a full-time, and eligible position with a salary of $52,000 per year.
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Why It's Great to be a Pioneer: The Communications Department promotes the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville through various media, including press releases, web stories, publications, etc.
The , founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline:Applications must be submitted through our , applications due by: February 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
How to Apply:The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.
Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$55k-71k (estimate)
02/06/2024
04/18/2024
uwplatt.edu
PLATTEVILLE, WI
1,000 - 3,000
1866
RICHARD CLINE
$5M - $10M
Colleges & Universities
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville continues to be the fastest growing public university in Wisconsin. Located in southwest Wisconsin, just 20 miles east of the Mississippi River, UW-Platteville is currently a home away from home to over 8,600 Pioneers from across the tri-state area and beyond. UW-Platteville offers an affordable, accessible, high quality education. Faculty and staff are committed to student engagement, both in and out of the classroom. Students are encouraged to practice what they learn through collaborative projects, undergraduate research and creative endeavors, study ...abroad opportunities, and real-world experiences. Students can also practice skills learned in the classroom and develop leadership capacity through involvement in over 200 active student clubs and organizations. A Pioneer in distance education for 35 years, UW-Platteville also provides affordable, credible online programs and has been named Best School for Online Education in Wisconsin for three consecutive years. Online bachelors degrees are offered in business administration and criminal justice and masters degrees in Criminal Justice, Engineering, Distance Education Leadership, Project Management, and Integrated Supply Chain Management. Visit www.uwplatt.edu to learn more about UW-Platteville and discover why every day is a great day to be a Pioneer.
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