Communications Specialist | George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA | United States
Job description
Department: Human Resources
Classification: Public Relations & Mktg Spec 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Telework Friendly: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Human Resources Department supports the University mission through the development and implementation of policies, programs, and practices that attract, compensate, retain, and reward faculty and staff.
About the Position:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of strategic marketing and communications programs, coordinating messaging for the Human Resources (HR) team, and disseminating HR information to the university community in comprehensible language with a friendly and professional tone.
Responsibilities:
- Writes, designs, and coordinates communications to employees and department liaisons on key initiatives, programs, policies, changes, or issues, including:
- Weekly communication to University faculty and staff on HR issues, events, and opportunities;
- Time-sensitive communications, as requested, with a quick and accurate turn-around time;
- Regular communication with the University's Human Resources Liaison network;
- Compilation, drafting, and editing of bi-annual newsletters;
- Creating talking points as needed to facilitate communication on HR issues;
- Editing official communication from HR; and
- Creating graphics or visuals, including logos or other visual communication strategies.
- Performs routine updates to HR's website as requested by HR team leaders and communication team. Regularly updates HR social media channels based on communication plans and/or direction from supervisor or HR leadership; and
- Serves as a strategic partner to the HR leadership team to create communication plans and provide consultation on communication/web/social media/PR strategy to support HR and university mission and large-scale projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated experience in communications or marketing;
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
- Experience making website updates with WordPress or similar content management systems;
- Social media experience;
- Experience with creating graphics using Canva or other similar platforms;
- Demonstrated writing and editing skills;
- Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality;
- Ability to translate technical policies into language which is easily understood by our customers in a friendly and professional tone;
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks; and
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse individuals with differing needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some experience in communications or marketing (generally one to three years);
- Higher education experience; and
- Human Resources experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Communications Specialist at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Posting Open Date: January 23, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 13, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
About George Mason University
George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.
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