Communications Specialist II
Core
Plans, develops, and delivers communications initiatives to support faculty priorities, academic programs, research, and engagement objectives for the University of Waterloo.
Role type
Communications Specialist (Faculty)
Builds
Audience-focused content, coordinated communications, and reputation-building materials for faculty programs and academic initiatives.
Domain
Higher Education / Science Communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, multi-channel content development, stakeholder collaboration, audience analysis, project coordination, editorial judgment
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education communications, knowledge of academic research and teaching excellence
Technologies
Web platforms, social media tools, email marketing systems, content management systems
Responsibilities
Develop audience-focused content highlighting faculty achievements and research impact; Coordinate communications across web, social media, newsletters, and publications; Collaborate with faculty leaders and academic departments to ensure consistent messaging; Evaluate audience engagement and content performance to improve outcomes; Manage assigned communications projects and initiatives independently.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
