Communications Strategist

Responsibilities

• The Communications Strategist is responsible for developing and executing thoughtful, data-informed communication strategies that advance PSU’s academic priorities, enrollment and engagement goals, and overall reputation.
• Working closely with academic leaders, faculty, and staff, the strategist translates complex initiatives and achievements into clear, compelling stories that align with PSU’s brand, message pillars, and institutional priorities.
• The Communications Strategist is embedded as a strategic partner to assigned colleges, schools, or major units while reporting centrally to University Communications.
• Balance local context with campus-wide alignment, and thrive in a complex, decentralized environment undergoing transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• 2 years professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
• Demonstrable portfolio of successful communications projects.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Fluency in digital and social media.

Preferred

• Professional media experience.
• Professional public relations experience in education, government, nonprofit or private sector.
• Experience in strategic and crisis communications.
• Professional experience includes digital and social media.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.