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Cornell University, a nationally ranked Ivy League institution, is seeking a strategic, forward thinking Communications Specialist to support the College of Human Ecology (CHE).

Through innovative collaborations and an interdisciplinary, applied approach, the College of Human Ecology researches and explores solutions to complex issues facing humans throughout their lifespan. It is home to approximately 1,250 undergraduates, 400 graduate students, 100 full-time faculty, and over 20,000 proud alumni.

What you will do: You will serve as a key communications contributor, creating, implementing, and maintaining effective communications strategies that raise the visibility of CHE and its departments and units and connect its mission, goals and priorities to internal and external audiences. These responsibilities are critical to CHE's ability to advance its vision, develop strategic partnerships, build visibility and engagement, and attract funding and resources for the benefit of the College and its constituencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with College departments and units to align all communications projects with College communications strategies
• Stewarding CHE and Cornell's brand standards and guiding department communictors in maintaining brand standards
• Creating templates for multiple audience touchpoints
• Designing training and support for all College communicators
• Writing copy for various College and department/unit communications across all communications channels, including social media
• Creating and/or editing content for videos and podcasts
• Assisting with the development of media pitches, tip sheets and releases
• Tallying and reporting all media hits and assisting in producing media reports

What you get:

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands and generous retirement contributions. We invite you to follow this link to get more information on contract college benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_cc.pdf.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end of year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
• Flexible work options
• Competitive wages.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking candidates who have a bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years' experience, in communications and/or marketing. Must have strong writing skills, the ability to produce feature and news stories, and be able to work across media platforms, including social media. Experience with digital marketing, content creation and newsletter production is important. Must have demonstrated ability to build relationships, and work effectively with diverse audiences and colleagues.

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