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Strategic Communicator
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Position Details
Position Details| Advertising/Posting Title | Strategic Communicator |
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| Posting Summary | The Strategic Communicator will coordinate communication efforts in PLHC. Collaborate with University Strategic Communications. Develop and manage the PLHC annual communications plan. Work closely with college leadership to elevate and advance the college’s strategic priorities and its needs for ongoing student recruitment as well as fundraising development. Create or oversee the creation of compelling, timely content that can be used in all forms of digital and print media. As part of the overall communications plan for the college, maintain a social media calendar for the college’s main accounts and coordinate posting as necessary with Strategic Communications’ enterprise-level channels. Serve as the College’s webmaster to maintain and optimize the PLHC and FOUR websites in compliance and alignment with university-wide governance standards and policies, accessibility requirements, and Strategic Communications’ best practices. Participate in PLHC and UVM committees and groups, as appropriate for role. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s Degree and 1-5 years of experience in communications field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with different populations. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and needs. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Experience in higher education. |
| Anticipated Pay Range | $60,000-$70,000 |
| Other Information | |
| Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Position | Yes, UVMSU |
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
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| Job Open Date | 09/21/2026 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information| Position Title | Communcations Generalist PC2 X |
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| Posting Number | S6311PO |
| Department | Honors College/58100 |
| Position Number | 00027980 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.00 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
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