Title: Hybrid Communications Specialist
Pay Rate Range: $45.00 - 48.78/hr
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated End Date: December 2026
Schedule: Full-time, Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (California business hours, 1-hour lunch)
Location: Stanford University
Work Model: Remote or Hybrid (non-local candidates accepted)
Job Code: 1467279

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Communications Specialist to work with our client, supporting the University IT (UIT) organization within Business Affairs IT. In this role, you will develop and deliver strategic communications that support technology service initiatives, drive adoption, and enhance the user experience across a large and diverse university community.

As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Partner with UIT teams to develop clear, strategic, and impactful communications around IT services, projects, and initiatives.

• Develop, edit, and maintain communications deliverables across multiple channels, including email, newsletters, and web content, in alignment with brand and digital accessibility standards.

• Create technical documentation and content experiences such as self-service help guides, user documentation, FAQs, job aids, and toolkits.

• Identify training and adoption needs; develop online resources to support change management and ensure successful implementation of IT initiatives.

• Write, edit, proofread, and revise communications and technical content developed by team members and stakeholders.

• Review and provide feedback on content created by UIT staff, contractors, and partner teams.

• Support intake and ticket requests as part of the UIT Communications team.

• Recommend and execute integrated communications strategies to meet business objectives.

• Manage communications plans and timelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Plan and support event-related and internal communications tied to organizational initiatives.

• Contribute to change management efforts through clear, user-focused messaging.

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant communications experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly content.

• Experience executing multi-channel communications strategies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Experience supporting communications in an IT, technology, or higher education environment.

• Familiarity with change management communications.

• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

• Experience creating and managing content in Drupal.

• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.

• Experience using collaboration and project tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Trello, or Airtable.

• Familiarity with AP style and digital accessibility best practices.

• Cybersecurity or technical communications experience (a plus).

We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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