Remote Communications Specialist

Title : Remote Communications Specialist

Pay Rate : $45-48 / hr (W-2)

Employment Type : Full-Time Contract

Est. End Date : December 2026

Schedule : Monday Friday, 8am 5pm PT (1-hour lunch)

Location : Stanford University

Job Code : 1460167

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to join our client, Stanford University - one of the world's leading research and academic institutions. This role supports University IT (UIT), an 800-person technology organization delivering more than 100 services across Stanford. The Communications Specialist will develop strategic, user-focused communications to support technology initiatives, service adoption, and organizational change.

As a W-2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communications strategies supporting IT services, system changes, and project initiatives.

Create content across digital channels - including website, email campaigns, newsletters, internal messaging, and branded assets.

Produce clear, engaging technical and user-focused documentation, including FAQs, help guides, job aids, onboarding toolkits, and self-service materials.

Ensure messaging aligns with Stanford brand standards and accessibility requirements.

Support change management communications to increase awareness, adoption, and user readiness.

Write, review, edit, and proofread content developed by internal stakeholders and contractors.

Collaborate closely with project managers, developers, service owners, and communications teams.

Track and manage communication workflows, deadlines, ticket requests, and project deliverables.

Recommend improvements to message strategy, content delivery, and user experience.

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of communications experience , or equivalent.

Strong writing, editing, storytelling, content strategy, and presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

Experience executing multichannel communications campaigns.

High emotional intelligence, professional judgment, adaptability, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly messaging.

Preferred Skills

Communications experience within IT, technology, higher education , or research environments.

Experience with Drupal , web content publishing, HTML / CSS, or CMS platforms.

Familiarity with digital accessibility, inclusive writing, and AP Style.

Graphic design or visual communications experience (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

Experience with collaboration or productivity tools (Slack, Trello, AirTable, Google Workspace).

Knowledge of change management methodologies and communication frameworks.

Work Environment

Remote or hybrid - non-local candidates welcome.

Must be available during core CA business hours.

Standard office, computer-based work environment requiring strong attention to detail.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals leading to successful placements!

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

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

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