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2 weeks ago

Communications Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (On-site)Full time

3 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President, VCU Health Strategic Marketing and Integration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Full time$140K/yr – $190K/yr

3 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President, VCU Health Strategic Marketing and Integration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Full time$140K/yr – $190K/yr

5 weeks ago

Communications Strategist, L D Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Full time$62K/yr – $68K/yr

6 weeks ago

Creative Content Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University

USA (On-site)Full time

6 months ago

Digital Content & Web Experience Director

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Remote)Full time$110K/yr

6 months ago

Director, Communications & External Relations

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Contract$105K/yr – $110K/yr

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Communications Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeMid level

2 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President, VCU Health Strategic Marketing and Integration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr - $190K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level

3 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President, VCU Health Strategic Marketing and Integration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr - $190K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level

3 weeks ago

Communications Strategist, L D Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

$62K/yr - $68K/yrIn-houseFull-timeMid level5+ years exp.

5 weeks ago

Creative Content Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University

USA (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeMid level2+ years exp.

6 weeks ago

Digital Content & Web Experience Director

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Remote)

$110K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive7+ years exp.

6 months ago

Director, Communications & External Relations

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

$105K/yr - $110K/yrIn-houseContractDirector/executive7+ years exp.

6 months ago

Virginia Commonwealth University

Communications Specialist

Richmond, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

The Communications Specialist drives strategic communications across the Division of Student Affairs, owning graphic design, photography, videography, social media management, events, and special projects while collaborating with internal clients, leadership, and student staff.

Manages projects from concept to completion
Liaises with media and executive leadership to align priorities

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist provides professional communications services requiring an in-depth knowledge of one or more communications specialties. This position translates organizational goals and priorities into strategic communications and media deliverables that support the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and its units.
As a central communications position, this role supports multiple areas throughout DSA and manages projects from initial concept through completion.
The position has a primary focus on graphic design, photography, social media videography, social media account management, special event support, special projects, and illustrative work.
The Communications Specialist collaborates with internal clients, senior leadership, communications and marketing professionals, student employees, and other stakeholders to develop engaging and effective communications.
The position works under limited supervision and is expected to make moderately complex decisions independently while referring unprecedented or highly complex issues to the Director of Communications and Marketing or other appropriate leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or a related field and years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Meet with internal clients to review project requests, develop project plans, and see a project through to completion.
Develop social media plan for DSA social media accounts, implement plan, track analytics and use analytics to inform content schedule.
Work with Director on special events, attend events as a representative of team, and ensure events run smoothly.
Work closely and in a developmental manner with student staff to complete projects and assignments while helping students grow their communications skills.
Work with Director on all central communications and marketing priorities such as the annual report, creation of one pagers and special reports, development of requested materials from the executive leadership team, and other projects as received and assigned.
Develop and implement effective communication strategies.
Manage internal communications (social media, blogs, memos, newsletters etc.)
Draft content for online media or university website.
Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.

Preferred

Experience working within a university, Division of Student Affairs, higher education, nonprofit, or comparable organization.
Experience developing communications and marketing materials for multiple internal clients or organizational units.
Experience with graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content creation.
Experience managing organizational social media accounts and using analytics to inform content strategy.
Experience managing multiple communications projects from concept through completion.
Experience working with and/or mentoring student employees.
Experience developing reports, annual reports, presentations, one-pagers, and executive-level communications materials.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Virginia Commonwealth University

3.9 Glassdoor

We’re Virginia Commonwealth University — the university FOR Virginia. You will see an incredible mix of attitudes, styles and stories. Inclusion is our heartbeat and it drives us to tackle difficult challenges others can’t or won’t. We do things differently here, because we know that different works. We're proud of our rankings, but they don't define us. Rankings don’t change lives, we do.VCU’s unequaled combination of excellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for every one of our 300,000+ RAMily members. And that makes us one of the most innovative universities in the U.S.We are Richmond's largest employer. And we prove every day that when you come to VCU, you can become anything. As one of Virginia’s top three research institutions, every student has the chance to participate in activities that result in breakthrough work. Our sponsored research has increased 71% since 2018, to $464.6 million. And our discoveries have led to thousands of patents and successful student startups. In addition, our VCU Health System is dedicated to ending health care disparities. We are Richmond's top hospital and serve as a renowned training facility for future health care leaders. All students receive unique benefits to improve their quality of life, and to make a difference by helping others. Every step moves society closer to the next life-changing solution. Our graduates are trained to make an impact in the world, and they carry that responsibility wherever they go. We reject traditional thinking and champion the unconventional, setting standards that others follow. We give our students the freedom to rewrite the rule books and the skills to disrupt expectations. We’re pursuing a future that’s built by us. A future that improves learning and health for ALL.Learn more at: linkin.bio/vcu

Founded in 1937

Richmond, Virginia, USA

11K employees (517 in marketing)

vcu.edu

77% recommend to a friend

67% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

361 (3% of company)

Median Career Experience

12 years

Median Tenure

4.2 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

People

Marketing Leadership

Kevin Best

Associate Vice President Marketing

At the company for 5 years 9 months

Melanie Irvin

Assistant vice president, Strategic Marketing and Engagement

At the company for 20 years 9 months

Joshua Cross

Associate Director, Digital Marketing

At the company for 8 years 7 months

Josh Skillman

Director, Communications and Marketing for the Division of Student Affairs

At the company for 3 years 5 months

Funding

Total Funding

$18.7M

Last Raise

$18.7M

Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

May 2023
Grant • $18.7M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

2.5M

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$220.3K

Traffic Source Mix

44.3%

Direct

48.6%

Referral

5.6%

Social

0.6%

Paid

0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11.5K

Recent News

VCU changed scholarship for descendants of the enslaved to align with anti-DEI policies

Nov 14, 2025 • VPM

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health: Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Nov 11, 2025 • Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)

The perks of being a VCUCard holder

Oct 30, 2025 • VCU News

Links

vcu.edu

X (Twitter)

Crunchbase

Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist provides professional communications services requiring an in-depth knowledge of one or more communications specialties. This position translates organizational goals and priorities into strategic communications and media deliverables that support the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and its units.
As a central communications position, this role supports multiple areas throughout DSA and manages projects from initial concept through completion.
The position has a primary focus on graphic design, photography, social media videography, social media account management, special event support, special projects, and illustrative work.
The Communications Specialist collaborates with internal clients, senior leadership, communications and marketing professionals, student employees, and other stakeholders to develop engaging and effective communications.
The position works under limited supervision and is expected to make moderately complex decisions independently while referring unprecedented or highly complex issues to the Director of Communications and Marketing or other appropriate leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or a related field and years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Meet with internal clients to review project requests, develop project plans, and see a project through to completion.
Develop social media plan for DSA social media accounts, implement plan, track analytics and use analytics to inform content schedule.
Work with Director on special events, attend events as a representative of team, and ensure events run smoothly.
Work closely and in a developmental manner with student staff to complete projects and assignments while helping students grow their communications skills.
Work with Director on all central communications and marketing priorities such as the annual report, creation of one pagers and special reports, development of requested materials from the executive leadership team, and other projects as received and assigned.
Develop and implement effective communication strategies.
Manage internal communications (social media, blogs, memos, newsletters etc.)
Draft content for online media or university website.
Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.

Preferred

Experience working within a university, Division of Student Affairs, higher education, nonprofit, or comparable organization.
Experience developing communications and marketing materials for multiple internal clients or organizational units.
Experience with graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content creation.
Experience managing organizational social media accounts and using analytics to inform content strategy.
Experience managing multiple communications projects from concept through completion.
Experience working with and/or mentoring student employees.
Experience developing reports, annual reports, presentations, one-pagers, and executive-level communications materials.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.