About the Job
Qualifications
Required
1. Experience or working knowledge of internal and external communication channels
2. Excellent written communication skills.
3. Strong understanding of AP style guidelines.
Preferred
4. Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or a related field.
5. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Be creative and strategic in amplifying stories through internal/external communications vehicles.
7. Willing to innovate, experiment and try new things.
8. Utilize strong organizational skills and attention to detail while being able to juggle multiple tasks in a professional manner.
9. Model UMR values of respect, diversity and inclusivity, community, evidenced-based decision making, and human potential.
About the Department
The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student-centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research-driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $17.00 per hour
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. .