University of Idaho
Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K
💻 Communications
🗓️ October 20th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives. The role manages internal and external communication strategies to promote the university and its digital learning units, creating purposeful content aligned with strategic goals. The position also collaborates with University Communications & Marketing to enhance messaging and public engagement.
Highlights
- Oversee internal and external communication strategies for the Vice Provost for Digital Learning.
- Execute public relations strategies supporting unit and university goals.
- Write and edit digital and print content.
- Leverage central communication initiatives and contribute to broader university content strategy.
- Assist with recruitment, enrollment, donor/alumni, and internal communication messaging.
- Required skills include strong writing, editing, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Preferred software skills: Microsoft Word/Pages, PowerPoint/Keynote, Photoshop or similar photo-editing tools.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in social media strategy, media relations, and higher education communications preferred.
- Compensation starts at $60,000 or higher based on education and experience.
Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives Full Description
Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005058P
Position Title | Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives
Division/College | Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Department | Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Remote work may be considered
Posting Context Statement |
Position Overview | The position oversees internal and external communication strategy for the unit. The incumbent of the position uses university strategies and process to execute the communications and marketing goals of the unit. This position advances the reputation of the University of Idaho and unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging that is tied to strategic initiatives and builds campus wide and public understanding and support for the teaching and research mission of the unit(s) specifically, as well as the University of Idaho in general. Additionally, they will serve as the unit’s liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing.
Duties may include: Advance the unit’s reputation through execution of public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the unit’s strategic goals, priorities and initiatives Provides communications leadership in a variety of unit priorities Write and edit a variety of content in digital and print formats Leverages central communication and marketing initiatives and contributes to the university’s broader content strategy Assist the university’s communication and marketing strategic goals with vision articulation, recruitment/enrollment messaging, Donor/Alumni communication and internal communications Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP005058P
Position Title | Communications Strategist II, Digital Learning Initiatives
Division/College | Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Department | Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Remote work may be considered
Posting Context Statement |
Position Overview | The position oversees internal and external communication strategy for the unit. The incumbent of the position uses university strategies and process to execute the communications and marketing goals of the unit. This position advances the reputation of the University of Idaho and unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging that is tied to strategic initiatives and builds campus wide and public understanding and support for the teaching and research mission of the unit(s) specifically, as well as the University of Idaho in general. Additionally, they will serve as the unit’s liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing.
Duties may include: Advance the unit’s reputation through execution of public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the unit’s strategic goals, priorities and initiatives Provides communications leadership in a variety of unit priorities Write and edit a variety of content in digital and print formats Leverages central communication and marketing initiatives and contributes to the university’s broader content strategy Assist the university’s communication and marketing strategic goals with vision articulation, recruitment/enrollment messaging, Donor/Alumni communication and internal communications Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Two years of communications, journalism or public relations experience Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to details
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Master’s degree in communications, marketing or public relations or a related field Working knowledge of web design principles, printing processes, graphics formats, and effective design and photography principles Experience producing and editing informational and marketing collateral Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Pages, Powerpoint/Keynote, and Photoshop or other photo-editing program Social Media strategy and content creation Experience developing, executing and measuring impact of communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals Demonstrated record of collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents Experience working with enrollment and/or advancement and development professionals Experience working in higher education, particularly in non-traditional learning environments (non-credit, online, asynchronous, professional development, continuing education) Ability to translate technical or specialized information for public use and understanding Experience in media relations Established record of collaboration and good interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Master’s degree in communications, marketing or public relations or a related field Working knowledge of web design principles, printing processes, graphics formats, and effective design and photography principles Experience producing and editing informational and marketing collateral Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Pages, Powerpoint/Keynote, and Photoshop or other photo-editing program Social Media strategy and content creation Experience developing, executing and measuring impact of communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals Demonstrated record of collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents Experience working with enrollment and/or advancement and development professionals Experience working in higher education, particularly in non-traditional learning environments (non-credit, online, asynchronous, professional development, continuing education) Ability to translate technical or specialized information for public use and understanding Experience in media relations Established record of collaboration and good interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $60,000 or higher depending on education/experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 10/17/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than November 7, 2025. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Jennifer Radil at jradil@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $60,000 or higher depending on education/experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 10/17/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than November 7, 2025. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Jennifer Radil at jradil@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of References
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
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