Job Description
JOB NO:
538588
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Jacksonville Campus
CATEGORIES:
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
DEPARTMENT:
0104XXXXXX - PR-VP Strategic Initiatives
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Marketing and Communications Specialist III
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree and eight years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT UF JACKSONVILLE
The University of Florida is expanding its statewide presence with the development of UF Jacksonville, a new graduate-focused campus designed to advance educational opportunity, fuel regional workforce development, and strengthen UF’s impact across Northeast Florida.
Offering graduate programs across engineering, computer science, AI, business, law, design, and health-related fields, UF Jacksonville is building a modern, student-centered environment that emphasizes hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and meaningful engagement with the Jacksonville community.
As the campus grows, UF Jacksonville is developing a comprehensive operational infrastructure to support academic programs, student services, community-facing events, and the day-to-day activities that shape the campus experience. This role is central to that mission
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will be located at 801 W. Bay Street in Jacksonville, FL. It is a full-time role with a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support student-facing events, orientations, or special campus activities. Flexibility is expected during peak enrollment periods and major campus events.
Creative Development & Content Writing
This role develops clear, compelling written content for a wide range of audiences and platforms, including news stories, student spotlights, faculty features, announcements, newsletters, event promotions, email campaigns, and printed marketing materials. The position partners with UF Strategic Communications and Marketing (SCM), faculty, staff, and external vendors to produce and refine creative assets such as graphics, photography, video, and promotional materials that support strategic communication goals. The role maintains a consistent tone, voice, and editorial style across all content in alignment with UF brand guidelines and supports multi-channel marketing initiatives by ensuring cohesive messaging across digital, print, and social platforms. Responsibilities also include copyediting, proofreading, and quality review of campus communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment.
Digital Strategy & Website Management
The position serves as the primary content manager for the UF Jacksonville website, ensuring pages are accurate, accessible, visually engaging, and aligned with university branding and messaging. Responsibilities include developing, updating, and maintaining program pages and student-facing resources in close coordination with academic departments and administrative units. The role collaborates with UF SCM, UFIT, and campus partners to improve site structure, usability, accessibility, search functionality, and SEO performance, while ensuring compliance with WCAG accessibility standards. Web analytics are monitored regularly to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, with reports prepared to inform communication strategy and user experience enhancements. All digital content is maintained in alignment with UF branding, accessibility requirements, and editorial style guidelines.
Social Media Strategy & Engagement
This role manages official UF Jacksonville social media channels, including content planning, creation, scheduling, posting, and ongoing community engagement across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The position develops and executes social media campaigns that support enrollment goals, elevate campus events, highlight faculty expertise, and strengthen the UF Jacksonville brand. Responsibilities include maintaining a strategic social media content calendar aligned with recruitment cycles, campus milestones, and institutional priorities, as well as monitoring performance metrics, tracking engagement, and preparing regular reports with insights and recommendations for growth. The role responds to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner to help foster a positive and welcoming online presence.
Cross-Campus Coordination & Brand Stewardship
The position collaborates with academic program teams to understand program updates, priorities, and stories that can inform marketing and communication efforts. It works closely with UF Strategic Communications and Marketing to align UF Jacksonville messaging with university-wide initiatives, brand standards, and communication policies. The role provides guidance to campus partners on brand usage, editorial standards, and digital best practices, and supports campus events such as open houses, orientations, workshops, and community engagements by developing promotional materials and capturing content for future marketing use.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of UF Jacksonville.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$80,000
PREFERRED:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in marketing, communications, or digital content strategy, preferably in higher education or a mission-driven organization.
Strong skills in writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse digital and print platforms.
Proficiency with content management systems (e.g., Cascade), social media management tools, analytics dashboards, and basic design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud).
Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG), SEO best practices, and digital engagement trends.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience developing creative assets and coordinating photography or video projects.
Strong attention to detail, editorial precision, and commitment to high-quality communication.
Ability to represent the university with professionalism, clarity, and brand consistency.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
No
ADVERTISED:
30 Jan 2026
Eastern Standard Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
20 Feb 2026
Eastern Standard Time
538588
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Jacksonville Campus
CATEGORIES:
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
DEPARTMENT:
0104XXXXXX - PR-VP Strategic Initiatives
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Marketing and Communications Specialist III
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree and eight years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT UF JACKSONVILLE
The University of Florida is expanding its statewide presence with the development of UF Jacksonville, a new graduate-focused campus designed to advance educational opportunity, fuel regional workforce development, and strengthen UF’s impact across Northeast Florida.
Offering graduate programs across engineering, computer science, AI, business, law, design, and health-related fields, UF Jacksonville is building a modern, student-centered environment that emphasizes hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and meaningful engagement with the Jacksonville community.
As the campus grows, UF Jacksonville is developing a comprehensive operational infrastructure to support academic programs, student services, community-facing events, and the day-to-day activities that shape the campus experience. This role is central to that mission
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will be located at 801 W. Bay Street in Jacksonville, FL. It is a full-time role with a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support student-facing events, orientations, or special campus activities. Flexibility is expected during peak enrollment periods and major campus events.
Creative Development & Content Writing
This role develops clear, compelling written content for a wide range of audiences and platforms, including news stories, student spotlights, faculty features, announcements, newsletters, event promotions, email campaigns, and printed marketing materials. The position partners with UF Strategic Communications and Marketing (SCM), faculty, staff, and external vendors to produce and refine creative assets such as graphics, photography, video, and promotional materials that support strategic communication goals. The role maintains a consistent tone, voice, and editorial style across all content in alignment with UF brand guidelines and supports multi-channel marketing initiatives by ensuring cohesive messaging across digital, print, and social platforms. Responsibilities also include copyediting, proofreading, and quality review of campus communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment.
Digital Strategy & Website Management
The position serves as the primary content manager for the UF Jacksonville website, ensuring pages are accurate, accessible, visually engaging, and aligned with university branding and messaging. Responsibilities include developing, updating, and maintaining program pages and student-facing resources in close coordination with academic departments and administrative units. The role collaborates with UF SCM, UFIT, and campus partners to improve site structure, usability, accessibility, search functionality, and SEO performance, while ensuring compliance with WCAG accessibility standards. Web analytics are monitored regularly to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, with reports prepared to inform communication strategy and user experience enhancements. All digital content is maintained in alignment with UF branding, accessibility requirements, and editorial style guidelines.
Social Media Strategy & Engagement
This role manages official UF Jacksonville social media channels, including content planning, creation, scheduling, posting, and ongoing community engagement across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The position develops and executes social media campaigns that support enrollment goals, elevate campus events, highlight faculty expertise, and strengthen the UF Jacksonville brand. Responsibilities include maintaining a strategic social media content calendar aligned with recruitment cycles, campus milestones, and institutional priorities, as well as monitoring performance metrics, tracking engagement, and preparing regular reports with insights and recommendations for growth. The role responds to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner to help foster a positive and welcoming online presence.
Cross-Campus Coordination & Brand Stewardship
The position collaborates with academic program teams to understand program updates, priorities, and stories that can inform marketing and communication efforts. It works closely with UF Strategic Communications and Marketing to align UF Jacksonville messaging with university-wide initiatives, brand standards, and communication policies. The role provides guidance to campus partners on brand usage, editorial standards, and digital best practices, and supports campus events such as open houses, orientations, workshops, and community engagements by developing promotional materials and capturing content for future marketing use.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of UF Jacksonville.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$80,000
PREFERRED:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in marketing, communications, or digital content strategy, preferably in higher education or a mission-driven organization.
Strong skills in writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse digital and print platforms.
Proficiency with content management systems (e.g., Cascade), social media management tools, analytics dashboards, and basic design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud).
Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG), SEO best practices, and digital engagement trends.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience developing creative assets and coordinating photography or video projects.
Strong attention to detail, editorial precision, and commitment to high-quality communication.
Ability to represent the university with professionalism, clarity, and brand consistency.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
No
ADVERTISED:
30 Jan 2026
Eastern Standard Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
20 Feb 2026
Eastern Standard Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Marketing and Communications Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Jacksonville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
