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West Virginia University · 1 month ago

(Hybrid) Communications Specialist Senior - Chambers College of Business and Economics

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

West Virginia University is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist for the Strategic Communications Office in the Chambers College of Business and Economics. This role will develop and execute high-level communications initiatives to enhance the College's reputation and visibility, overseeing written communications and managing a team of student interns.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic communications plans that strengthen the Chambers College’s brand and reputation among key audiences, including prospective and current students, alumni, donors, and partners

Lead storytelling efforts that highlight student success, faculty research, alumni achievements, and College impact through news stories, web features, newsletters, speeches, and marketing campaigns

Serve as the lead writer and editor for College-level communications, ensuring clear, consistent, and brand-aligned messaging across all channels

Collaborate with College leadership and internal stakeholders to craft strategic messaging and communications for major initiatives, announcements, and events

Guide content strategy for business.wvu.edu, ensuring it remains audience-focused, current, and reflective of the College’s strengths and mission

Manage communications workflows—from concept through publication—working closely with creative and digital teams to deliver coordinated campaigns

Foster collaboration with WVU University Relations and other campus communicators to ensure alignment with University messaging and branding

Provide strategic communications counsel to departments, faculty, and administrators to support recruitment, engagement, and advancement priorities

Qualification

Strategic communications planningAudience segmentationContent management systemsProject managementCommunication guidanceEmail marketing toolsAnalytics familiarityCollaboration skillsStorytelling skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field required

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in communications, writing, or marketing required

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Preferred

Master's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field

Experience in higher education communications, particularly within a business or professional school setting

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

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