Communication & Outreach Specialist

Communication & Outreach Spec

Requisition ID req29830 Working Title Communication & Outreach Specialist Position Grade 12 Position Summary

The Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) has an opening for a full-time Communication and Outreach Specialist, specializing in Latin America-focused activities. We seek an individual with demonstrated excellence in writing for general audiences, communication and marketing, design and digital publishing, organization and program management, and building and maintaining community networks and programming.

The successful candidate will communicate knowledge generated by UNM's Latin America- and Iberia-focused faculty and students to broad audiences through in-person and virtual events, web content, paper and digital publications, and social media; plan and oversee LAII events for university, community college, K-12 educator, and community audiences; maintain outreach data and prepare reports on UNM's activities; and oversee marketing and communication for the unit. This position also supervises and mentors Graduate Assistants who support programming and works closely with a small staff and faculty team to advance the mission of the organization. K-12 programming is a main component of this position. The person in this position must stay abreast of K-12 curriculum standards to ensure K-12 outreach initiatives are applicable to classroom needs.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated marketing, writing, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively, both as a team member and leader

• Experience with program development and implementation

• Training and background in K-12 teaching and curriculum development

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies

• Record maintenance skills

• Ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written material

• Success in website and social media management and design

• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite

• Understanding of Latin American history, society, and culture

• Spanish or Portuguese language fluency

• Advanced degree in any relevant field

Additional Requirements Campus Main

• Albuquerque, NM Department Latin American Iberian Institute (617A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular

• Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay $3,697.20 - $5,191.33 Monthly Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 6/28/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and (if applicant has K-12 teaching experience) a sample lesson plan. Please include all of your professional employment history in your application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.