Position Title:
Communications Specialist II
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience creating and developing a social media plan
Experience creating multimedia content with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field
Experience creating and executing successful email campaigns
Proficient with Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Squarespace for website updates and optimization
Job Description:
The Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) at the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is seeking applications for a Communications Specialist II. In this role, you will lead the creation, management, and dissemination of digital content to enhance the visibility and impact of PTTC’s training and technical assistance programs.
This position involves managing social media platforms, coordinating email campaigns, producing multimedia materials, and overseeing the PTTC’s digital presence, including website updates. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital communication strategies, proficiency with content management systems and media software, and a passion for engaging diverse audiences in the field of public health and prevention science. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to regional and national efforts in substance misuse prevention while collaborating with a dynamic and mission-driven team.
This is a term appointment with annual renewal contingent on contract/grant funding.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
September 30, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS807
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email
employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
January 12, 2025
Posting Close Date:
January 20, 2025
Job Requisition Number:
R16205
