Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation

Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation at University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, United States Job Description Digital Communications Strategist, UI Foundation

Posting Number:

SP005168P

Division/College:

University Foundation

Department:

University Foundation CEO

Location:

Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Constituency Experiences team plays a vital role in advancing the University of Idaho Foundations mission to inspire, steward and celebrate philanthropic investment in the university. Through meaningful engagement, thoughtful donor recognition and signature experiences that connect alumni and friends to the impact of their generosity, the team strengthens lifelong relationships between the university and its supporters. The Digital Communications Strategist reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications on the Constituency Experiences team within the University of Idaho Foundation.

Position Overview:

The position oversees the integrated digital communication strategy for the University of Idaho Foundation. This position advances the reputation of the UI Foundation, University of Idaho and its units through purposeful and creative storytelling that advances strategic goals and strengthens engagement with a variety of constituencies, building understanding and inspiring support for the mission of the University of Idaho. Under the direction of the Senior Director of UI Foundation Marketing and Communications, they will serve as the units liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing (UCM). Duties may include: Advancing U of Is and UI Foundations reputation through execution of marketing strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of strategic goals, priorities and initiatives Providing marketing and communications leadership in a variety of unit priorities Leveraging UCM initiatives and contributing to broader content strategies, including vision articulation, donor and alumni communication, and internal communications Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Two years of communications, journalism, marketing 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:

Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Public Relations; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelors degree

Required Other:

Ability to work non-standard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays on occasion to meet business needs Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles Ability to travel

Additional Preferred:

Experience in/with: Producing and editing informational and persuasive collateral Developing, executing and measuring impact of marketing and communications plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals Developing and disseminating crisis communications Hootsuite Platform content planning and posting Marketing analytics and reporting tools Setting and tracking KPIs Working with foundation/non-profit, development and/or other fundraising professionals Working in higher education Overseeing communications/marketing projects including budgets, task delegation, deadlines and measuring outcomes

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to work in inclement weather for outside events

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employee Category:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$67,000 or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date:

02/09/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions to

Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than May 8, 2026. In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) 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 to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@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. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50810 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-88d2f9f0993f8a4d8082520e76d9904c

Job Posting:

2533694

Posted On:

Apr 27, 2026

Updated On:

Apr 27, 2026