Communications Consultant III

This position will:

1) Work with the International Marketing and Communications team to plan and execute a wide variety of communications to all Arizona International (AZI) audiences across all internal and external channels and formats including news articles, email communications, and social media.

2) Lead communications in all forms for International Alumni Network.

3) Collaborate closely with AZI subunit leads, communications staff across campus, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and accuracy.

4) Collaborate with the AZI Special Projects team on producing reports and requests for information.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities:

*
Lead or work with a team on all stages of creating a wide variety of written
communications for AZI and all AZI subunits including news articles, speeches,
webpages, brochures, event materials, and other communications as needed.

* Contribute to the development and maintenance of the annual
social media content management plans for optimal audience engagement.

* Offer guidance to all staff working on communications for AZI
and assist in drafting and editing various types of materials.

* Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive
communication strategy to engage international alumni including creating a
calendar aligned with engagement goals and coordinating messaging across
platforms (email, social media, etc.)

* Create content to highlight alumni achievements and strengthen
global alumni networks.

* Facilitate meaningful connections with international alumni
through targeted communications including segmenting audiences to deliver
personalized outreach, event support, and monitoring engagement metrics and
adjusting strategies, as needed.

* Coordinate, research and prepare reports, executive briefs,
annual reports, proposals, presentations, business plans, information
summaries, country reports, and responses to requests for information.

* Monitor communication outcomes, engagement analytics, and key
performance indicators to inform strategic decision-making and improve future
outreach.

* Provide mentorship and oversight to student employees or interns
assisting with communications projects.

* Provide backup support to the Director of International
Marketing and Communications as needed, including assisting with strategic
planning, project oversight, and team coordination during periods of absence or
high workload.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Exemplary written communication skills across a variety of formats.

* Strong planning skills to align with AZI strategic goals.

* Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and key audiences.

* Ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide others in communication best practices.

* Ability to craft compelling narratives that support institutional priorities and resonate with various audiences.

* Ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities.

* Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.

* Strong proofreading and editing skills.

* Strong project management skills.

* Ability to use content management systems, marketing automation systems, and data management systems.

* Ability to interpret communication metrics, engagement data, and feedback to inform strategy.

* Demonstrated
excellence in writing, editing, and storytelling for multiple audiences and
platforms, including web, print, and social media.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, plus five years’
  related work experience OR equivalent combination of demonstrable skills and
  experience.

• Experience working in a university environment, preferably in international education, alumni engagement, or advancement communications.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership or contributing to strategic communication planning.
• Experience using web content management systems (such as Drupal, WordPress) and marketing automation tools (such as Slate, Salesforce, or Mailchimp).
• Experience developing or implementing a content strategy and editorial calendar.
• Experience working with international partners and audiences.
• Experience in visual communication, graphic design, or basic multimedia content creation (video, photography, or design).