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North Carolina State University · 4 hours ago

Interdisciplinary Communication Coordinator

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$30/hr - $40/hr

5+ years exp

North Carolina State University is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary efforts and partnerships. The Interdisciplinary Communication Coordinator will lead communication strategies across the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, enhancing storytelling and engagement in various programs and initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Developing strategies for easing the ability of communications staff within units to create standard approaches and branding for units to feature their work

Develop mechanisms for individual units to easily contribute to a common newsletter and find mechanisms to feature key events and tell stories of the novel ways NC State is facilitating interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and problem solving

Incorporate data driven storytelling and visualization techniques in this work

Develop novel communication approaches

Convene the comms team within OUIP and work closely with, and report to, the Senior Vice Provost of University Interdisciplinary Programs working closely with the Provost’s Office Communications team

Craft specialized and professional communications for the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs that build on the work of individual programs (e.g., newsletters and “spotlights” on faculty, staff and students)

Create and distribute promotional materials for events (e.g., event calendars)

Share OUIP’s efforts and mission with updates to LinkedIn and elsewhere in the social media landscape

Update and maintain OUIP’s Wordpress website, particularly the events page

Create systems to collectively manage both public and internal databases for events

Work with the Provost’s Office Communications team to streamline brand practices for OUIP divisional communicators to create consistently branded materials such as brochures, slide decks, handouts, and other media as needed

Identify priorities for OUIP as a whole vs. individual priorities of the units, particularly in promoting events and initiatives

Qualification

Data-driven storytellingCommunication strategySocial media promotionGraphic design softwareWordPress managementCuriosity in scholarly topicsAP style familiarityGoogle Suite familiarityOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment plus 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Ability to tell stories and craft data-driven visuals that connect to a variety of audiences (primarily students/campus, donors/alumni and program-specific audiences)

Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and professionalism

Combination of big-picture and detail-oriented thinking to effectively assess and address communications needs and efforts across multiple units

Ability to evaluate the impact of various communications, events, and outreach initiatives and identify the target audience

Experience leveraging social media platforms as a means of promoting visibility and connecting others with the office's mission and efforts

Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with administrators and academics across campus

Comfort with running meetings and acting as a lead within a group of other experienced communications professionals

High level of organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate organizational needs and priorities in a way that is clear, professional, and friendly

Comfort with rapidly adapting to changing communication landscapes, strategies, and priorities

Curiosity and interest in wide-ranging scholarly/university topics (that range from AI driven molecular innovation to the music produced by decaying organisms to the genetics of silk production and beyond)