Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 3 months ago
Communications, Marketing, and Operations Coordinator
David F. Boyd Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPennington Biomedical Research Center is part of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, focusing on supporting the LSU Graduate School. The Communications, Marketing, and Operations Coordinator will develop and implement strategic communication and marketing initiatives while ensuring effective administrative operations to promote the Graduate School’s mission, programs, and services.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Draft, edit, and distribute email communications, newsletters, and announcements to prospective and current graduate students, faculty, and campus partners using platforms such as Slate and Outlook
Create marketing content and materials that support graduate student recruitment, retention, orientation, and other initiatives—both digital and print
Maintain and update LSU Graduate School web content using the LSU CMS, ensuring compliance with university accessibility and branding standards
Manage the Graduate School’s social media accounts (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), including content creation, scheduling, and performance tracking
Coordinate digital campaigns highlighting graduate programs, campus resources, events, and student success stories in partnership with colleges and departments
Collaborate with LSU Strategic Communications, Enrollment Management, and Graduate School leadership to align messaging and maintain consistency across platforms
Provide administrative assistance to Graduate School Dean and Assistant Dean of Operations and Administration, including calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and support for committees or special projects
Assist with correspondence tracking, data collection, and reports for internal planning and external communications
Maintain digital filing systems and records related to communications, marketing, and student engagement
Coordinate internal workflow related to promotional inventory, supply orders, and vendor requests for materials or printing
Assist in planning and promoting events such as graduate student orientation, Graduate Student Appreciation Week, recruitment fairs, professional development workshops, and award ceremonies
Prepare and distribute event marketing materials, signage, registration links, and post-event follow-ups
Provide on-site support for logistics, setup, and coordination with speakers or guests
Provide backup support to other administrative staff as needed
Contribute to process improvements, project coordination, and other duties aligned with operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, higher education, public relations, or a related field
Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Slate CRM, Constant Contact, or similar)
Preferred
1–3 years of experience in a communications, marketing, or administrative support role
Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in graduate education
Experience coordinating events, creating reports, and working with internal and external audiences
Understanding of FERPA and university branding/accessibility standards
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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