NATURE AND SCOPE: Serving as a communications liaison to an assigned portfolio of schools, colleges, academic units, and/or administrative offices, the Specialist builds strong relationships with campus partners to identify compelling stories and communications opportunities that elevate faculty expertise, research and innovation, academic achievements, student success, institutional initiatives, and the University's broader impact. The position proactively identifies and pitches stories; responds to media inquiries; develops press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, briefing materials, and other communications; and supports University leaders, faculty experts, and other spokespersons in media engagements.