Public Relations Coordinator Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Public Relations Coordinator Location Iowa City, IA :

Are you passionate about inspiring young Iowan's to be involved with STEM?

If you answered “Yes!”, the Public Relations Coordinator with the Southeast Iowa STEM Region Department position at the University of Iowa, may be the career move for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO: In this role, the Public Relations Coordinators assists the Regional STEM Hub Director in implementing programs to achieve outcomes determined by the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting presentations to educational businesses, economic development and workforce groups related to STEM education and trends, establishing effective working relationships with every STEM-related entities and developing communication strategies to promote the work of the STEM Council and engage new audiences.

The Public Relations Coordinators will also have an opportunity to:

  • Identify and engage key stakeholder partners focused on success of the SE Regional STEM Hub including schools, community colleges, workforce entities, community leaders and relevant business and industry. Coordinate logistics. Generate ideas and establish regular communication linkages.
  • Develop social media communication strategies to engage new and returning audiences.
  • Create survey tools and collect, enter, and analyze data relevant to STEM Regional Hub Metrics requirements.
  • Track changes in, and status of, regional STEM indicators relevant to the goals of the state STEM plan to assess the impact of STEM initiatives and collaborations.
  • Provide input into planning of specific outreach activities in partnership with SE Hub Manager and the Advisory Committee.
  • For a full , including all duties and competencies expected, please e-mail the contact listed below.

About the Department: The Southeast Iowa STEM Region is focuses on improving the lives of young people through S cience, T echnology, E ngineering and M athematics. STEM Council works in collaboration with bipartisan Iowa legislators, educators, business, nonprofits, students, and families focused on improving STEM opportunities and awareness in Iowa.

Qualifications - External

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

  • A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 6 months working in communications, marketing, or related field, or multiple related internships for a recent college graduate.
  • Experience working with social media platforms
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing computer software applications (ex. Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel)

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the following competencies:

  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allotment.
  • High attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Desired :

  • Some experience working with K-12 educators
  • Experience in building partnerships with local stakeholders (e.g., businesses, non-profits, community groups)
TO APPLY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Percent of Time: 60-70%

Compensation : Anticipated salary $44,000 - $52,000 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and will be discussed at time of interviews.

Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location .

Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

Click here to learn more about why you should join the UI!

Job Tags

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