Communications Specialist I

Position Title:

Communications Specialist I Job Group:

Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field Experience with proofreading and editing Experience with writing news releases, interviewing subjects, and/or feature writing Experience with using AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style guidelines

Job Description:

Summary Join the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) as a Communications Specialist I for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State program. This role supports daily office operations, manages inquiries, maintains office spaces, proofreads materials, assists with facilitating OLLI at Iowa State classes, maintains website and social media communications, and potentially help support CELT events. You'll also provide administrative support to leadership, coordinate committee meetings, and organize data to support strategic initiatives. Ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Example of Duties Reviews and/or edits website content using an approved template ensuring accurate and timely information. Serves as liaison with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) director and CELT web and graphic designer to execute on tasks for OLLI promotion. Ensure digital and print materials meet ADA standards and regulations. Assists with updating information into approved templates for course registration, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and other print and digital materials. Ensure consistency across all print and electronic platforms; ensure graphics and other design elements comply with CELT and ISU style guide and communication goals. Obtains printing and project estimates, manages production with vendors, and maintains master schedule of materials in production. Attends selected OLLI courses and events in person and virtually, providing hospitality, troubleshooting support, and any necessary follow up to the course facilitator and participants. Meets with OLLI members and course facilitators as needed. Provides support as needed to OLLI director. Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher-level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.

S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:

Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12

Month Work Period Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or

Toll Free:

1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

April 13, 2026

Posting Close Date:

April 26, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18795 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or

Toll-Free:

(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.