Communications Associate; Political Science

Department of Political Science
Job Code:
Marketing & Communications Professional 1 – Communications Generalist (8341CG)

Working Title:

Communications Associate

The Communications Associate serves as the main point-of-contact for all communications and marketing in the Department of Political Science and the Center for the Study of Political Psychology (CSPP). As such, they are in contact with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and outside constituencies, including the professional media community, alumni, donors, and visitors. This position calls for a self-directed, detail-oriented, and versatile communications professional who is strongly committed to generating engaging content while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.

The successful candidate will also need to bring that detail-oriented awareness to their work with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and administrator to coordinate the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and course schedule – using this work as a window into the greater department to inform future communication and marketing projects.

This position is up to 40% remote (two days/week), and the anticipated start date is November 2, 2026.

The priority deadline for application review is September 20, 2026
. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

For questions about the position, please e-mail polisci.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr.

If selected to move forward in this search, writing samples and/or other examples of work relevant to this position may be requested. Five references (two of which are current or previous managers), will also be requested at that time.

This position will remain open until filled.

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

• Two years of experience working in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture that respects and advances diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to go the extra mile to provide outstanding service.
• Self-directed, curious, proactive, and with a positive attitude.
• Experience developing for, contributing to, and editing in a Drupal CMS.
• Experience working with Bluesky, X, Linked In, Instagram, and You Tube.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms, including proofreading and editing.
• Excellent attention to detail. Ability to think broadly while continuing to pay attention to quality and the details
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• Ability to work independently and as a dependable team member, successfully managing a large workload that includes multiple commitments, competing priorities and deadlines, and ambiguity.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Successful problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Google applications, and Zoom.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro), Canva, and Asana.
• Experience with UMN Systems: CCS, Coursedog, Live Whale