Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of internal and external communications, including digital content, print materials, and promotional campaigns highlighting Honors students, faculty, and programs.
• Develop and manage communications to promote academic excellence, student achievement, and institutional visibility.
• Support assessment and reporting by collecting, organizing, and presenting data related to student outcomes, program effectiveness, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Academics, the National Scholarships and Fellowships Coordinator, and university partners to ensure consistent messaging.
• Support recruitment and retention through targeted communications and messaging strategies.
• Contribute to a dynamic and well-rounded academic environment through effectively coordinated communications and assessment efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution
• Three (3) years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Preferred

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in higher education or public sector communications
• Strong writing and editing skills for various formats (press releases, reports, digital content)
• Experience with content management systems, social media, and digital marketing tools
• Familiarity with assessment reporting or data visualization in an academic setting
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount