Communications Specialist

Are you a creative communicator who enjoys turning ideas into engaging content while keeping projects organized and moving forward? UAF Enrollment Communication and CRM is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional to help develop and coordinate communications that connect prospective and current students with the information and resources they need.

In this role, you’ll work with colleagues and campus partners across UAF to develop thoughtful, strategic communications for a variety of audiences, programs, projects and events.

You’ll manage communication projects from start to finish — coordinating workflows, assigning and tracking tasks, gathering feedback, and keeping projects on schedule. You’ll also help develop multichannel communication campaigns using tools such as HTML email and SMS templates, web forms, social media, print materials,and event-planning resources.

Creativity is an important part of this position. You’ll draft and edit promotional copy, select graphics and imagery, and use design software to create original assets for marketing and outreach materials. You’ll participate in a collaborative review process to ensure communications are accurate, consistent, engaging, and aligned with the needs of each office.

The position also provides administrative support for the team, including assisting with contracts, travel and reimbursements, interdepartmental billing, procurement processes, and general office operations.

If you enjoy balancing creative communication with project coordination, building relationships across teams, and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment, this could be a great opportunity to contribute to the student experience at UAF.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate workflows, manage competing priorities, and move complex projects forward with cross-functional teams. You’ll be a collaborative communicator who can work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, contribute constructive feedback, and help turn ideas into polished communications.
You’ll also have experience creating engaging, multi-channel content using graphic design tools, along with strong writing skills and the ability to develop content that follows established brand standards, voice, and style. A solid understanding of strategic marketing, digital and social media, content management, and institutional brand management will be important for success.
The ideal candidate will have professional experience in higher education promotion, marketing, or outreach, as well as professional experience working in a project management capacity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, art, design or similar field required, or equivalent training. Master's degree preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin immediately. To ensure consideration, you must submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on October 23, 2026. 

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen at Signers' Business Office at bmthimsen@alaska.edu.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW. 

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

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