Our Higher Education Client is seeking a Communications Specialist to support their team!JOB Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of an end-to-end change management strategy and associated implementation plans in support of projects/initiatives/efforts.
- Create and write communications utilizing the various communication channels (blog posts, monthly digest, direct communications, announcements, etc.).
- Daily activities include, stakeholder identification and outreach, change network development and management organizational readiness assessments, resistance management planning, communications planning and training program development.
- Works with project teams to gather and analyze detailed information about process and system designs and the impact on various stakeholder groups.
- Facilitates organizational change events.
- Measures effectiveness of efforts and make adjustments where necessary.
- Develops communication plans for project/initiatives/efforts.Qualifications:
- Change Management certification (i.e. Prosci) or comparable certification highly preferred.
- Experience in leading and facilitating teams to develop change management communications plans and objectives.
- Experience in generating and using utilization metrics to drive user adoption/engagement.
- Experience utilizing and understanding business processes in Workday or any other human resources and/or finance ERP system.
- Experience in using CRM systems to develop and manage constituent relationships.
- Experience in using data from these systems to develop and execute targeted communications via e-mail campaign management systems.
- Master's degree in business administration, change management, communications, or related field.
- Proficient design and presentation skills.
- Experience with other project management software or online tools such as Jira, Monday, ServiceNow, not required, although would be a plus.Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: allie.gribble@jobalert.creativecircle.comCreative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.
