Own and execute institutional communications across channels, aligning with university priorities and brand standards to elevate visibility and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead messaging for major announcements and campaigns to target student, faculty, and community audiences.
• Coordinate cross‑department content and approvals with HR, Academic Affairs, and others to ensure consistency.
• Support proactive and reactive media relations efforts to enhance institutional visibility.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches, statements, and related communications materials.
• Assist CMO in managing the relationship with the Public Relations agency and help maintain relationships with media contacts and external partners.
• Identify and promote stories that highlight student success, academic excellence, faculty achievement, and community impact.
• Write, edit, and manage content across channels, including web, email, social media, feature stories, and executive communications.
• Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and brand standards across all communications.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather content, review drafts, and manage approvals.
• Support website updates and ongoing content maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related work.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting communications planning, media relations, and content development.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with digital content strategy and analytics tools preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Opportunities