The Vice President for Finance and Administration division is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Communications Specialist.
Established in 1804, OHIO University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio & the first in the Northwest Territory. Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills, its classic residential campus in Athens, Ohio, is one of the most attractive in the nation.
The Communications Specialist has primary responsibility for serving as the senior resource for written content creation for the Division of Finance & Administration. This position will also be responsible for creating and editing copy for various internal and external communication vehicles including: articles, emails/memos, the division newsletter, presentations, website content, documentation, forms development, etc.
The Communications Specialist is also responsible for providing strategic communications counsel to colleagues throughout the division, mentoring student writers, collaborating with colleagues, and participating on project teams. Work may involve developing joint communication for Vice President Finance & Administration and Executive Vice President & Provost initiatives and announcements.
The Communications Specialists written work must universally meet the standards of 100% grammatical/stylistic accuracy, 100% on deadline, 100% fact-checked, and 100% reviewed/approved. Work is developed within the brand guidelines established by University Communications & Marketing.
A competitive benefits package is offered including education benefits for employee and eligible dependents.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Communications, Technical Writing, Business,or related field, and at least 3 years of applicable experience,or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
Preferred Qualifications
We prefer a candidate with a combination of communications and business experience.