College Communicator

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field;
• Experience using content management systems (e.g., WordPress) to update websites;
• Familiarity with social media platforms and scheduling tools.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in higher education or nonprofit communications;
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact);
• Basic design skills (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and publishat leastone story per college each month, highlighting faculty, students, research initiatives, and partnerships;
• Identify and pitch high-impact stories for external media coverage and university campaigns;
• Work with college deans to identifyone high-profile event per college each semesterfor communications support;
• Deliverables include pre-event promotion (calendar entries, social copy, basic marketing assets) and a post-event recap;
• Review and update college-level and program web pages on a rotating basis to ensure prospective student-facing content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with institutional messaging;
• Draft social content for distribution through central MarComm channels;
• Create basic promotional materials (flyers, one-pagers, digital graphics, signage) to support recruitment, donor relations, alumni outreach, and legislative engagement;
• Develop and maintainstandardized templates(including social media templates) that colleges can customize for routine needs, ensuring efficiency and brand consistency;
• Work closely with MarComm colleagues to coordinate storytelling, design, and digital promotion;
• Ensure messaging reflects UA Little Rock's brand standards and aligns with institutional goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills;
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.