Communications Consultant III

Overview

Communications Consultant III – Posting Number req
24293. Department:
Arizona International.

Location:

Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA. Position Highlights:
This position plays a key role in advancing Arizona International’s strategic goals by ensuring consistent, compelling, and data-informed communication across audiences, including prospective and current students, alumni, and institutional partners.

This position will:

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead or work with a team on all stages of creating a wide variety of written communications for AZI and all AZI subunits including news articles, speeches, webpages, brochures, event materials, and other communications as needed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the annual social media content management plans for optimal audience engagement.
• Offer guidance to all staff working on communications for AZI and assist in drafting and editing various types of materials.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy to engage international alumni including creating a calendar aligned with engagement goals and coordinating messaging across platforms (email, social media, etc.).
• Create content to highlight alumni achievements and strengthen global alumni networks.
• Facilitate meaningful connections with international alumni through targeted communications including segmenting audiences to deliver personalized outreach, event support, and monitoring engagement metrics and adjusting strategies, as needed.
• Coordinate, research and prepare reports, executive briefs, annual reports, proposals, presentations, business plans, information summaries, country reports, and responses to requests for information.
• Monitor communication outcomes, engagement analytics, and key performance indicators to inform strategic decision-making and improve future outreach.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to student employees or interns assisting with communications projects.
• Provide backup support to the Director of International Marketing and Communications as needed, including assisting with strategic planning, project oversight, and team coordination during periods of absence or high workload.

• Exemplary written communication skills across a variety of formats.
• Strong planning skills to align with AZI strategic goals.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and key audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide others in communication best practices.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives that support institutional priorities and resonate with various audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to use content management systems, marketing automation systems, and data management systems.
• Ability to interpret communication metrics, engagement data, and feedback to inform strategy.
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