Communications Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $46K - $55K 💻 Communications 🗓️ April 24th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is hiring a Communications Specialist to enhance UF/IFAS’s strategic narrative and digital presence by managing social media, writing content, coordinating projects, and maintaining web content. The role involves close collaboration with college leadership, academic staff, and stakeholders to support recruitment and communications efforts.

Highlights

Develop and manage social media strategies including content creation, scheduling, engagement monitoring, and performance analytics.
Write and edit blog posts, feature stories, news articles, and highlight stories for institutional storytelling.
Draft and distribute internal and external newsletters and manage email communications to ensure alignment.
Coordinate communication projects, manage timelines, gather assets, and support college events.
Update and maintain website content ensuring accuracy, compliance, and brand alignment.
Track social media trends and compile analytics reports to improve communications effectiveness.
Required: Bachelor's degree in relevant field with at least one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media management software (e.g. Sprout Social, Hootsuite), AP Style writing, and familiarity with web content management systems (e.g. TERMINALFOUR, WordPress).
Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp, Constant Contact) and using analytics to guide strategy is preferred.
Salary range is $46,000 - $55,000 depending on education and experience.