Communications Specialist - Advancement Communications

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $60K 💻 Communications 🗓️ March 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

UF Health Communications is hiring a Communications Specialist for the College of Medicine. The position requires creating and producing content for print and digital publications, donor and alumni communications, and campaign materials. The role involves reporting, writing, collaborating on social media content, and supporting strategic communications and public relations efforts.

Highlights

Primary responsibilities include writing news and feature stories for various college publications and managing donor and alumni communications.
Collaborate with social media manager to produce content for the college’s social media channels.
Develop and implement communications plans, coordinate multimedia projects with creative teams.
Support strategic communications by pitching stories to media, producing press releases, and aiding marketing initiatives.
Analyze website analytics and track communication effectiveness.
Required proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, and content management systems.
Preferred skills include journalistic reporting, feature writing, SEO knowledge, social media execution, and AP style proficiency.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience; 2-4 years and specialized skills preferred.
Expected salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 annually.
Supports communications for UF College of Medicine, engaging internal and external audiences including faculty, students, donors, and alumni.