Communications Specialist

The University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for a Communications Specialist to work with Enrollment Services. If you are interested and have experience in communications, enrollment services, or related fields, then we encourage you to apply!

The Communications Specialist develops and delivers engaging print, digital, email, and web content that supports student recruitment and enrollment goals. Working closely with Admissions and campus partners, this position creates compelling communications, manages marketing projects and vendor relationships, and ensures consistent, student-centered messaging across multiple platforms. The role also supports recruitment events and coordinates enrollment communications through Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other CRM tools.

To thrive in this role the candidate would be a creative and collaborative communicator with strong writing, editing, and project management skills. They excel at developing engaging content across print and digital platforms, balancing multiple priorities, and working with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality communications. Success in this role requires attention to detail, an understanding of digital marketing and CRM communications, and a passion for creating accessible, audience-focused content that supports student recruitment and enrollment.

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field and two years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package.

UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

• retirement options
• annual leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• tuition waivers for employees and family members
• affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on 08/07/2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Shuzo Zidalis, at srzidalis.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.