Communications and Content Specialist

The Marketing & Communications department is expanding its scope to facilitate marketing and communications across the entire DIS student journey - from when prospective students first hear about DIS through their semester abroad. Using our digital platforms, we're reimagining a seamless, student-centered experience where story, brand, and community come together.
Within this broader vision, the Communications & Content Specialist plays a critical role in the predeparture and onsite phases of the student experience. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and student-centered. You'll be the driving force behind executing our student communications across multiple digital platforms - writing, managing, and optimizing content that helps students feel informed and engaged. You'll partner with teams across our Copenhagen, Stockholm, and St. Paul offices to ensure messaging is integrated and aligned across the student journey. You'll also explore innovative ways to leverage technology - including AI-driven tools - to personalize communications and create more engaging, impactful experiences for students. The application deadline for this position is January 2nd, 2026.

Key responsibilities
60% | Student communications content production & management
Write and manage student communications across multiple digital platforms (learning management system, mobile/web app, newsletters, website, orientations) to guide students once they are accepted into DIS through their semester/summer term.
Write and maintain engaging, timely content that guides students from predeparture through their DIS term
Implement targeted communication approaches that leverage platform technology for audience segmentation and personalized messaging
Identify connections across platforms to create a cohesive, integrated student experience that feels personalized and impactful
Explore and apply digital and AI-driven tools to write personalized communications, create multimedia content, and elevate the student experience - ensuring students feel informed and engaged
Collaborate with Copenhagen-based Communications & Content Specialist to ensure predeparture and onsite messaging aligns with marketing language and brand voice, and partner on retention campaigns
Develop and maintain parent communications to strengthen engagement, clarity, and trust for families

30% | Communications integration & consultation
Ensure communications across departments and offices are integrated, consistent, and strategically aligned throughout the student journey.
Work collaboratively with internal teams across Copenhagen, Stockholm, and St. Paul offices to create integrated messaging that supports strategic communication priorities
Consult on communication needs and recommend solutions that meet objectives while following organizational norms and brand standards
Gather and apply feedback from internal and external stakeholders to continuously refine and improve communication effectiveness

10% | Administrative and other duties
Support Marketing & Communications team operations and represent DIS at partner institutions.
Provide support to Marketing & Communications team members on cross-functional projects and initiatives
Represent DIS at U.S. partner institutions' study abroad fairs and orientations to strengthen engagement and gather student feedback and insights on communication trends and needs
Approximately 3 weeks of travel annually to our Copenhagen and Stockholm offices

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or related field, and 2 years of professional experience, or a combination of education and experience to equal at least six years
Strong creative writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and inclusive messages across multiple formats and platforms
Demonstrated ability to work with brand standards (voice, tone, messaging pillars, and visual identity) to communicate effectively with target audiences
Experience with digital communication tools, targeted messaging strategies, and/or platform optimization - with curiosity for exploring new ways to leverage technology to enhance communication effectiveness
Ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables for communication projects
Ability to perform basic platform administration and maintenance tasks to ensure reliability and accessibility

Preferred Qualifications
DIS alum
Experience in multimedia content development (video, graphics)
Familiarity with the study abroad field or higher education/nonprofit communications
Experience working effectively across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia is a Danish nonprofit educational foundation with programs in Copenhagen and Stockholm and a North American Office in St Paul, Minnesota. We offer high-impact semester, academic year, summer, and custom learning experiences taught in English to undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. By inspiring each student's curiosity and love of learning, DIS fosters academic achievement, intercultural understanding, and development of life skills essential for engaged citizenship.

Our North American Office consists of 20+ international educators who advise, recruit, prepare, enroll, and support prospective and enrolled students. Working closely with 200 U.S. Partner Universities, we build and maintain pathways for study abroad as well as staff and faculty engagement with education abroad. We offer professional development, generous benefits, a hybrid work environment, and tuition assistance at the University of Minnesota.
Learn more about the DIS Mission and Values here

Please note: DIS operates in partnership with the University of Minnesota, which serves as our school of record and employer. This means you'll receive the comprehensive benefits package of a University of Minnesota employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, and more.

Pay Range: $58,000-$63,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Please include in your application:
* Resume
* Cover letter explaining your interest in the role and relevant qualifications
* 2-3 writing examples showing different formats
* Names and contact information of three references

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).