Assistant to the Dean for Communications

Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, Chemistry Biology Building

Supervisor: Josh Hagen, Dean, College of Letters and Science

Department: College of Letters and Science The four schools within the College of Letters and Science serve as home to the following academic disciplines and departments.

• School of Behavioral and Social Sciences: Geography & Geology, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology & Social Work
• School of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry: as listed in school title
• School of Humanities and Global Studies: English, History & International Studies, Philosophy, World Languages & Literature
• School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy: as listed in school title

The College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is recruiting for an Assistant to the Dean for Communications. This position serves as the primary staff to assist the Dean with communications, marketing, and recruitment initiatives for the college. Position is responsible for internal and external communications and marketing as well as planning and implementing college-wide events.

• Communications (50%)
• Recruitment (25%)
• Event Planning (20%)
• Office Outreach and Advancement (5%)

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in communication, marketing, or related fields
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and gather necessary information with minimal guidance
• Demonstrate high levels of organizational and time-management skills, including handling multiple projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of performance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Contribute to an environment that is inclusive, transparent, collaborative, and collegial.
• Work with diverse stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, another campus partners, and community constituencies
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to the position (Communications, Marketing, etc.) or 1-3 years of related professional experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, graphic design programs (Adobe, Photoshop, etc.), video production, and website development and management
• Experience working with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Experience coordinating events Ability to write and design news releases, articles, reports, and promotional materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience working in a higher education setting

This is a 12-month, Academic Staff annual appointment, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UW Stevens Point provides a competitive benefits package including monthly premiums starting at $32, deductibles starting at $250, auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions, and 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)*. Additional benefits and more information available on our Total Rewards page.