Assistant Director of University Communications

Boca Raton, FL (Unknown)

$65K/yr – $70K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 13 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive integrated marketing and communications for the university, including strategy, writing/editing, campaigns, project management, and brand stewardship across departments and events.

Lead messaging for academic programs, research, events, and priorities
Coordinate cross‑functional campaigns and manage multiple projects with internal teams and vendors
Support internal communications and brand consistency

Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing, Writing, and Editing
Assisting in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies supporting university priorities, college initiatives, and undergraduate enrollment.
Write and edit compelling copy for email, SMS, print, web, paid advertising, social media, event materials, and other platforms.
Write scripts for radio, television, video, and other multimedia communications.
Assist in developing messaging that effectively communicates the university’s academic programs, research, achievements, events, and strategic priorities.
Assist in developing advertising strategies and support media planning and advertising buys across print, digital, outdoor, broadcast, and other channels.
Collaborate with communications, editorial, digital and creative colleagues on integrated marketing and communications campaigns.
Support internal communications, including newsletters and employee-facing materials.
Develop and implement marketing strategies for university events and initiatives.
Project Management

Requirements

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Benefits

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Florida Atlantic University

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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along Florida’s Southeast coast. Recognized as one of only 21 institutions nationwide with dual designations from the Carnegie Classification - “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” and “Opportunity College and University”. Florida Atlantic University stands at the intersection of academic excellence and social mobility. Ranked among the Top 100 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Florida Atlantic University is also nationally recognized as a Top 25 Best-In-Class College and cited by Washington Monthly as “one of the country’s most effective engines of upward mobility.” As a university of first choice for students across Florida and the nation, Florida Atlantic University welcomed its most academically competitive incoming class in university history in Fall 2025. To learn more, visit www.fau.edu.

Founded in 1961

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

7.8K employees (424 in marketing)

www.fau.edu

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