Marketing and Comm Spec II

Marketing and Communications Specialist II – Inside Higher Ed

Job No: 537302

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Transportation Services

Department:  – BS-TRANSPORTATION – PARKING

Classification

Title:

Marketing and Communications Specialist II

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree and six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The position includes responsibilities in website and social media management, creative design, writing/editing, and special projects. Additional requirements include a criminal background check.

• Website/social media:
  Create and assist with the development of website content, website updates, and social media content. Collect and analyze multimedia/digital analytics from CMS/websites across units to assist with decision‑making.
• Creative design:
  Create or assist with design or editing graphics, photographs, videos, and creation of campus closure and/or construction maps. Update division photograph and video library. Provide event support including the development of invitations. Coordinate with Business Affairs department staff to assist with voiceovers and collaborate on drone footage and editing the final content, ensuring the video successfully communicates their vision.
• Writing/editing:
  Create and assist with the development or editing of content of various forms of medium including memos, articles, brochures, and digital communications. Conduct interviews to create original stories for the division. Must be knowledgeable in editing standards. Edit and provide editorial, stylistic, and creative guidance on internal and external correspondence.
• Special projects as assigned by supervisor and other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.

Work schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with selected evenings and weekends when public relations and marketing activities are required.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree with six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively conveying messages to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management to meet deadlines.
• Confident, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Strong creative and strategic abilities to conceptualize, design, and execute engaging, organization‑aligned visual communication generating new ideas and solutions.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships within the university and with stakeholders.
• Proficient in social media and web‑based applications.
• Adaptable and flexible, capable of adjusting to changing priorities and communication needs.

• Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Illustrator, Photoshop, and In Design
• Experience with video editing software such as Premiere Pro

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

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19 January 2026

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