Department: Educational & Community Supports
Classification: Public Info Representative 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Funding Contingent (Faculty, Research OAs), Ongoing
Salary: $22.84 - $34.70 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
February 11, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include a cover letter and resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your cover letter to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.
Department Summary
Educational and Community Supports (ECS), a research unit within the University of Oregon’s College of Education, turns peer-reviewed research into real-world solutions. We are a leader in the data-based decision-making space and have pioneered solutions that enable educators to use student behavioral data when implementing real-time solutions in schools all over the United States, U.S. territories, and over 10 countries worldwide. Development at ECS blends cutting-edge research with a well-established and trusted educational service mission, sophisticated software and database architectures, and development tools. We offer a flexible, supportive, family-friendly work environment in a stimulating academic setting.
At ECS, we value the contribution diversity brings to our work and culture. Understanding and learning from our differences gives us unique opportunities to improve our products and services.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Training and Communications, the Digital Content Specialist manages the day-to-day web and social media content for Educational and Community Supports (ECS) to meet departmental goals and user needs. This position develops, writes, edits, and publishes content to promote awareness of ECS brands, PBISApps and the Center on PBIS, and their products. The Digital Content Specialist represents ECS across multiple public-facing platforms, ensuring consistent, engaging, and accessible brand storytelling.
The Digital Content Specialist creates, implements, and evaluates content performance across ECS brands. This includes planning and managing web content and social media calendars, overseeing the development of visual assets (graphics and video), and collaborating with communications, training, and support teams and other ECS staff and faculty to coordinate web-based and social media material with other marketing efforts and identify areas of strategic opportunity for content.
This position exercises independent judgment and demonstrates a thorough understanding of department products as well as brand, grammar, and accessibility standards. Decisions made in this role directly shape public perception of PBISApps and the Center on PBIS.
Success in this role requires proficiency with digital content systems and tools, combining technical ability with design sensibility to manage complex information and produce high-quality, user-centered content.
Minimum Requirements
• Three years’ experience in gathering information, writing/producing materials, presenting information to the public and public relations. One year of this experience must have included responsibility for press releases and interaction with the news media.*
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience.
*Responsibility for press releases and interaction with the news media can include equivalent experience, such as writing and publishing announcements for web or social media platforms, developing public-facing content for organizational campaigns, or managing digital communications that inform or engage external audiences.
Professional Competencies
• Exceptional attention to detail in writing, design, and editing.
• Knowledge of social media trends and platform-specific best practices.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to leverage strategic thinking to position key stories and content for maximum impact.
• Ability to organize, manage, and curate digital assets such as photos, video, and graphics for use across digital platforms.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in education or PBIS-related marketing and communications.
• Background in project management, editing workflows, or content production processes.
• Understanding of web, print, and social media accessibility standards (508/WCAG).
• Experience in photography, videography, and basic media editing and production.
• Proficiency with design and web content management (WCM) tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio showcasing web writing and/or digital storytelling.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.
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