Communications Specialist

About This Role

This role involves independently overseeing comprehensive communications strategies and programs for UC Irvine Human Resources, requiring both hands-on execution and strategic oversight. The specialist will work with various communications media, including written, visual, digital, and electronic, to develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategies. The position also involves co-producing major events in partnership with the Senior Director.

Responsibilities

• Independently oversee comprehensive communications strategies and programs for UC Irvine Human Resources
• Develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategy for a highly visible program
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their business, diagnose communication challenges and opportunities, and define holistic campaigns that accomplish strategic objectives
• Independently author and edit organizational messages and communications
• Produce and distribute enterprise-wide communications through Zot Mail, UC Irvine's institutional communication platform
• Design and format newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences
• Apply graphic design skills to develop visually compelling materials that align with UC Irvine's brand standards and HR's communication objectives
• Oversee the work of external contractors and vendors, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and strategic goals
• Serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert, working closely with HR leadership, management, and key stakeholders across the institution to understand business needs, diagnose communication challenges and opportunities, and crystallize clear, compelling key messages
• Lead the design and execution of holistic, integrated communication campaigns spanning written, visual, digital, and electronic media to advance the department's strategic objectives
• Partner with management to develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategies for a highly visible program, ensuring consistent, cohesive, and impactful messaging across all channels and audiences
• Play a key role in co-producing major tentpole events in partnership with the Senior Director, including the annual UC Irvine Service Awards held every June, as well as other events scheduled throughout the year

About the Company

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates, has more than 36,000 students, and offers 224 degree programs. It is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. The UC Irvine Human Resources (HR) enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Campus, Health, and Health Sciences.