The University of Kansas · 11 hours ago
Communications Coordinator
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Kansas is seeking a Communications Coordinator for Housing & Residence Life. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications plans and promotional campaigns to engage a variety of audiences, including students, parents, and faculty, while managing internal and external communications efforts.
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Responsibilities
Plans, writes, and edits content for a range of content types across multiple communications channels, including web sites, print publications, news releases, social media, email, newsletters, video scripts, presentations, and public remarks
Updates and maintains all departmental web pages in accordance with university content standards and brand
Plans, creates, and posts social media messages. Evaluates social media strategies and platforms to successfully engage key audiences with resources, services, processes, and events
Advises and consults with unit colleagues to develop communications plans, promotional campaigns, and messaging that engage internal and external audiences
Integrates Housing & Residence Life themes and details with the university's overall message and brand. Defines and manages the department's image and message, maintaining accuracy and consistency across all types of delivery
Assesses impact and reach of communications efforts for value, cost effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Implements changes and improvements to meet targets and outreach goals
Leverages varying technologies, including AI platforms, for efficiencies and to improve departmental communications efforts
Collaborates regularly with other offices at KU such as Admissions, Marketing & Communications, Public Affairs, Watkins Health, Student Affairs, and KU Dining to align communications and ensure accuracy
Assists the with media relations, fielding and responding to inquiries and working with KU Public Affairs to develop stories
Represents Housing & Residence Life in activities and programs designed to recruit and retain students to the University of Kansas and in on-campus housing communities
Manages a recruitment schedule/calendar for purposes of partnering with KU Admissions staff at information nights, events, placement conferences, information exchanges, etc., as well as plans and directs Housing & Residence Life staff activities at “information tables” during KU Orientation and similar campus events (Junior Days, Senior Days, Crimson and Blue Days, Scholar Days, etc.)
Develops and leads workshops, information sessions, facilities tours, plus other related special events either as a partner with other KU offices or programs specific to Housing & Residence Life
Travel (both in- and out-of-state) is required for this position and is largely seasonal, with significant travel requirements during specific/established times of the academic year
Coordinates communications and outreach efforts that support recurring and/or special projects and events for Housing & Residence Life programs, services, and initiatives
Builds and fosters collaborative relationships across the department and university to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives, programs, and services
Plans and organizes events, as requested, to support departmental initiatives and strategic priorities
Supervises communications specialist and manages the production and editing of publications, video, web content, etc. to ensure all brand standards and deadlines are met
Develops working relationships with appropriate print, electronic, and digital services locally and within the University. Prepare specifications for printed materials and work with vendors to guarantee the best possible price
Serves on department-wide committees and/or work groups as well as Student Affairs or University committees as available or requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, English or relevant field
Minimum one (1) year of related professional work experience
Prior work experience effectively managing multiple projects and deadlines as outlined in application materials
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by application materials, submitted writing samples and interview process
Preferred
Experience translating complex ideas for a general audience through written and visual communications as demonstrated by application materials
At least one (1) year of experience managing social media accounts for an organization
Experience collaborating with wide variety of stakeholders
Experience reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of marketing and/or public relations activities
Company
The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor.
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