Working with academic units across the entire university, the communications specialist will identify, evaluate and help drive enterprise-level content that is brand-aligned, strategic and in step with OCM communications plan goals. This position will coordinate a team of communicators from colleges and units across campus, design and facilitate weekly meetings, and in collaboration with these communicators, develop and manage a unified content calendar. This position will advise on content choices and storytelling best practices across all academic units. The communications specialist will represent academics at OCM meetings, manage the academics segment of the OCM university-wide communications plan, and help determine which content from academic units is reflected across brand-level channels.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees. Typically hold a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

60% of Time the Communications Specialist must:

● Strong writing and proofreading skills.
● Strong organizational, project management, leadership and time management skills.
● Ability to build and maintain cross-organizational relationships.
● Ability to bring disparate voices together around a common goal and narrative.
● Experience selecting, researching and writing enterprise-level, brand-aligned stories.
● Experience working within teams of creative professionals.
● An ability to meet long-term project deadlines while adapting to immediate demands.
● Experience establishing long-range objectives, and specifying strategies and actions to achieve results.
● High level of collaboration, communication and teamwork.

35% of Time the Communications Specialist must:

● Help tell the Boise State story across OCM channels, including Boise State Magazine, social media, website, Boise State News and more.
● Help OCM develop a communications and marketing annual plan that aligns with the university vision and brand, and draws upon academic success across campus.
● Contribute to creative briefs, communications plans and other guiding documents that set goals and objectives for OCM-led campaigns.
● Assist with hires of academic unit-based communications specialists, as needed.

5% of Time 

Perform other duties as assigned

● Strong writing and proofreading skills.
● Strong organizational, project management, leadership and time management skills.
● Ability to build and maintain strong cross-organizational relationships.
● Ability to bring disparate voices together around a common goal and narrative.
● Experience selecting, researching and writing enterprise-level, brand-aligned stories.
● Experience working within teams of creative professionals.
● An ability to meet long-term project deadlines while adapting to immediate demands.
● Experience establishing long-range objectives, and specifying strategies and actions to achieve results.
● High level of collaboration, communication and teamwork.

Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience, or equivalent relevant experience.

Please submit 2-3 writing samples, along with application materials.

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/