Strategic Communications Coordinator

Title:

Strategic Communications Coordinator

Employee Classification: Project Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Principal Gifts

Department: UNT-Principal Gifts
-Gen-170500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $56,640 - 60,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs - many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering.

Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation.

The Strategic Communications Coordinator supports the successful execution of communications initiatives across the Division of University Advancement by coordinating projects, maintaining departmental workflows, and helping ensure strategic priorities move efficiently from planning through completion.

Reporting to the Executive Director and Chief Communications Strategist, this position works closely with the team and division partners to coordinate timelines, track deliverables and facilitate communication among project stakeholders in support of departmental priorities.

This position is responsible for supporting the operational execution of Advancement Communications initiatives, allowing strategists and department leadership to focus on communications strategy, creative development, relationship management and organizational priorities. The Strategic Communications Coordinator does not direct communications strategy or own departmental systems, but serves as an operational support partner that keeps projects moving efficiently from concept through completion.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, sound judgment and the ability to anticipate needs, proactively solve problems and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of related experience.

• Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, identify potential obstacles and proactively coordinate solutions.
• Sound judgment, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and collaboration platforms.
• Experience using project management software such as Wrike, , Asana or similar platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn new communications technologies and…