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The Communications Generalist assists with the development and execution of strategic communications that support UVAFinance's mission, major initiatives, and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate has strong writing and editorial skills, an eye for clarity and accessibility, and a talent for translating financial and technical information into user-friendly content. This position works closely with colleagues across UVAFinance and partners throughout the University to deliver consistent, transparent communication across multiple channels while supporting digital accessibility, training communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build, update, and improve website content, ensuring accessibility, clarity, and alignment with University guidelines.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and remediation of digital content to support accessibility standards and ensure compliance with University and legal accessibility requirements.
• Translate complex financial and technical concepts into clear, engaging, accessible, and audience-friendly materials.
• Write, edit, and produce content for blog posts, newsletters, announcements, the website, and other communication channels.
• Partner with the Training team to develop, update, and remediate training materials, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and aligned with instructional objectives.
• Lead the day-to-day management of UVAFinance's social media presence by creating content, maintaining an editorial calendar, monitoring engagement, and supporting the department's digital communications strategy.
• Collaborate with functional experts within UVAFinance as well as partners across Grounds to ensure accuracy and shared understanding in all messaging.
• Design simple graphics and illustrations as necessary to enhance digital content; familiarity with Canva is a plus.
• Maintain consistency of tone, voice, and messaging across platforms.
• Support special projects and communications needs as they arise.
Key Qualifications/Certifications
Required
• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field, 2+ years preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Excellent proofreading and editing ability with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proven record of working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across departments and units.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and problem-solve proactively.
Preferred
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven settings.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools such as Canva, Blogger, and Marketing Cloud.
• Experience creating or remediating accessible digital content and familiarity with WCAG and other digital accessibility best practices.
Salary of between $44,000 - $50,000 per year based on education and experience.
This is a one year term-limited restricted position.
This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.
Please apply online , and search for R0085512. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .
For finalists, references will be completed via UVA's standardized process using SkillSurvey. A total of up to five references will be requested via SkillSurvey for top candidates during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .