Communications Specialist II - Student Health and Wellness

Position Title

Communications Specialist II - Student Health and Wellness

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Are you a creative communicator looking for meaningful work? Do you enjoy collaboration, variety, and using your storytelling skills to make a real impact?
• If so, Student Health and Wellness with Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Communications Specialist II!

What You'll Do

• Create and manage photo and video content for marketing, communications, and digital platforms.
• Plan, produce, and edit multimedia projects from concept through final delivery.
• Provide media coverage of events, programs, and campus activities.
• Develop, schedule, and manage content across social media platforms.
• Maintain content calendars and support strategic marketing campaigns.
• Monitor audience engagement and foster online community growth.
• Analyze performance metrics and recommend communication improvements.
• Design and produce digital and print marketing materials.
• Review and edit communications content for accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Build, update, and maintain department websites and web content.
• Ensure communications and websites meet accessibility and branding standards.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support marketing, outreach, and communication initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and related editing and graphic design software.
• Experience with website design and maintenance using Drupal.
• Experience managing and planning content for social media accounts.
• Experience with marketing analytics.
• Familiarity with health and wellness concepts and experience supporting related programs, services, or communications.

About Student Health and Wellness

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Health and Wellness unit consists of four departments: Recreation Services, Student Counseling Services, Student Wellness, and the Thielen Student Health Center. Through promotion of holistic wellbeing, these departments collaborate to support individual student success, enhance retention, academic performance, and campus community resilience. To learn more about Student Health and Wellness please visit Student Health and Wellness .

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS807

Original Posting Date

August 13, 2026

Posting Close Date

August 23, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R19739

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.