Communication Officer

The** University of Luxembourg** is an **international research** university with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The **Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences** (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the **disciplinary** approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.

The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on **social, economic, political **and** educational** issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. The FHSE offers six Bachelor and twenty Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.

**Your Role...**:
Draft, conceive, and execute communication activities for the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, targeting internal and external parties:

- Contributing to direction and oversight of the communication strategy of the Faculty in strong collaboration with the Management and the Central Communication Office.
- Updating Faculty pages on the Intranet.
- Support in writing and review of high-quality content for external and internal dissemination (Websites, news outlets, newsletters, brochures) and adapted to different target audiences on print and online channels.
- Design, maintain and update different webpages using content management systems, including Wordpress and Sharepoint.
- Manage and coordinate and/or lead events as well as other outreach activities (press conferences, award ceremonies, signature ceremonies, graduation): invitation, registration, catering, on-site support, post-event communication, presence at event and notetaking, social media coverage.
- Faculty-level contact for press (suggesting professors for interviews, informing professors of press requests), writing press releases in coordination with all parties, monitoring press coverage and sharing articles on social media.
- Faculty-level contact to coordinate and organize communication activities in collaboration with the Communication Department of the University of Luxembourg.

**What we expect from you**:

- University degree or equivalent professional qualification in communication/journalism and media.
- Several years of experience in a similar position.
- Proven ability to adapt to new situations, develop and implement creative solutions in a complex, multicultural and multi-stakeholder environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at several levels.
- Excellent administration and organizational skills, with an eye for details.
- Experience with Mailchimp or Sendinblue platforms is desired.
- Good knowledge of commonly used content management systems, particularly WordPress and Drupal.
- Design skills are a plus.
- Excellent command of English and French (written and spoken). German and Luxembourgish will be considered as an asset.

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 18 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Communication officer
- Job Reference: UOL05735

**How to apply...**:
Applications should be submitted online and include:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**Here’s what awaits you at the University**:

- **Multilingual and international character**. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- **A modern and dynamic university. **High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- **A partner for society and industry**. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, lo