Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Position Number
8102677
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
UNIV MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Location Code
UNIVERSITY MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
About the College: Loyola University Chicago's College of Arts and Sciences is the home of 19 academic departments and 31 interdisciplinary programs and centers that span an array of intellectual pursuits, ranging from the natural sciences and computational sciences to the humanities, the social sciences, and the fine and performing arts.
Successful candidates will collaborate with an innovative team that encourages the CAS community to acquire, experience, and reflect on knowledge and then decide what it means for them in terms of individual choice, action, commitment, and service to others. To learn more, visit:
About the Position: University Marketing Communications ( UMC ) at Loyola University Chicago seeks a Marketing Communications Specialist to support the integrated marketing communications efforts of the College of Arts and Sciences. The position will report to the Marketing Communications Manager and be an integral part of a team of school-based communicators at Loyola.
In coordination with the dean and colleagues in Enrollment Marketing, Advancement, and Alumni Relations, the school's marketing communications specialist position is responsible for supporting and executing strategy that amplifies the public presence of the school and the channels it uses to effectively communicate with and engage target audiences. Planning priorities and work effort will be determined in coordination with the dean and marketing communications manager.
Your primary responsibilities include
Identify, create, and distribute compelling content across all communication channels and relevant audiences. Channels could include websites, social media, emails, and marketing materials.
Update and implement the strategy for the school's social media presence.
Help maintain the school's website.
Collaborate with Dean's cabinet and MarCom Manager to develop and implement strategic external and internal marketing and communications plans.
Support and evaluate results of the college's marketing campaigns.
Support event promotion for college-based events targeting external audiences.
Maintain direct lines of communication and efficient project management with UMC staff.
Attend college-wide and relevant staff meetings, serve on college committees, and participate in the life of the college.
Support the University's and the college's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
Additional marketing and communications activities in support of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and two to five years of related experience.
Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two-years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in marketing and communications, including content production that includes but not limited to storytelling and social media
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Basic design skills with Adobe Creative Cloud programs.
Demonstrated project and organizational management skills and a history of successfully delivering projects.
Experience in web content management systems and relevant design software is preferred.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/a
Computer Skills
- Basic design skills with Adobe Creative Cloud programs.
- Experience in web content management systems and relevant design software is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions, None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
06/11/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$64,000 /ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$58,000 /ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy .
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