Title: Communications Specialist
Employee Classification: Communications Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Education-Dean's Off-132100
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The University of North Texas (UNT) College of Education is a leading educator preparation institution. It is divided into four main departments offering a total of roughly 9 bachelor’s, 18 master’s, and 14 doctoral concentrations.
The Communications Specialist provides dedicated communications support for the College of Education (COE) to ensure timely, accurate, consistent, and accessible messaging aligned with COE priorities and the university’s strategic direction. The role exists to gather and translate complex information into clear communications for internal and external audiences and to maintain high-quality content across COE channels.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to conceptualize, write and edit content for university audiences.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to visually inspect print and digital copy.
* Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles.
* Knowledge of writing guidelines for various media.
* Ability to create unique copy for each format (print, online, broadcast).
* Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate strategy into modes of communication.
* Knowledge, skills and abilities for web-based positions include content management, editing software, CSS, HTML, cross-browser testing and manipulation of page display for mobile devices.
* Ability to adhere to ADA compliance.
* Ability to produce web site prototypes.
* Ability to organize information from numerous sources into cohesive and effective navigation.
* Ability to check web sites for accuracy and functionality before sites are published.
* Ability to translate documents, requirements, wireframes into professionally designed, functional web properties.
Preferred Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Experience in higher education or public-sector communications
*Familiarity with accessibility tools and remediation processes
*Experience monitoring digital channels or social media for issue identification
*Basic understanding of analytics or performance tracking for digital content
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
The University of North Texas System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and the University of North Texas at Dallas. The UNT System Administration is based in Downtown Dallas. UNTS is governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the Governor of Texas and is the only Texas public university system headquartered in the vibrant North Texas region. The three independent universities of the UNT System have combined enrollment exceeding 42,000 students across five major teaching locations, including each main campus, as well as Frisco and Downtown Dallas. UNTS institutions award more than 9,000 degrees each year – including the largest number of master’s and doctoral degrees in the region. Overall, the UNT System boosts the Texas economy by nearly $5.2 billion each year.
