Communications Specialist, Financial Affairs

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, Financial Affairs, the Communications Specialist will serve as the primary creator and curator of print and digital content for the Financial Affairs department and will administer the department's website, social media channels, and digital outreach. This position serves as a strategic partner to the Financial Affairs leadership team, creating high-quality content across internal and external channels, and advancing the mission and vision of Financial Affairs. The successful candidate will demonstrate: A commitment to creative problem-solving and an ability to manage time and multiple projects under tight deadlines. Fluency in artificial intelligence concepts and tools and be eager to leverage AI in innovative ways to enhance communications, provide training, and support strategic outreach. The ability to support cross-unit communication and collaboration efforts related to key departmental and external departmental initiatives and priorities. This position involves managing sensitive and confidential information and requires the ability to work adeptly and professionally, exercising sound judgment.

 

Major duties of this position also include:

 

• Develop and execute communications strategies to promote key initiatives, campus-wide and other events, conferences, speaker series, and special initiatives which are of interest to members of the Financial Affairs team.
• Create, manage, and monitor Financial Affairs social and digital presence.
• Oversee digital publications for social media and CFO webpages and other platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social networking sites etc.).
• Drafts, designs, and distributes internal newsletters that increase staff members' understanding of the distinct functions of Financial Affairs and how it impacts them; generates staff engagement, aggregates essential information and resources, and foster inclusion, belonging, and a sense of community within the department.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned

 

Pay Range: Salary grade: 48 Annual salary range: Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100 Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($70k - $80k). Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e., remote work up to two (2) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.