Responsibilities

• The communications coordinator plays a pivotal role in advancing the Libraries’ strategic communications and marketing efforts, serving both internal, on campus and off campus constituents. Operating within the Libraries’ communications framework, this position leads the development and execution of high-impact messaging that reflects the Libraries’ values, priorities, and initiatives.
• In close collaboration with the Director of Outreach and Policy, the Communications Coordinator serves as the principal communications liaison for the Libraries. This role demands a proactive and strategic mindset, ensuring that all communications are timely, consistent, and creatively conceived to engage diverse audiences, along with doing a great deal of internal consensus building.
• As a trusted advisor to the Dean, the communications coordinator provides strategic counsel on communications to employees and key stakeholder groups across and beyond campus. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex, sensitive, and often unique challenges, drawing on a deep understanding of university policies and external regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, proficiency in digital media environments and up to one to three years’ related experience required.
• Strong written, oral and visual communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of technology.
• Experience in strategic and tactical communications (print and digital).
• Proven track record in prioritizing equity and inclusion practices across an organization.
• Deep familiarity with social media practices and strategy (experience managing multiple channels on behalf of a brand).
• Proven track record of collaboration and partnership to deliver a creative product with consistent results. Ability to measure and build upon results a must.

Preferred

• Desirable Qualifications: Experience using social media platforms and learning new technologies to share libraries communications.