Communications Coordinator - University Career Center

Working Title:

Communications Coordinator - University Career Center State Role

Title:

Public Relations and Marketing Specialist III Position Type:

Full-time Staff (Classified) Position Status:

Full-Time FLSA Status:

Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division:

Student Life and Involvement Department:100358 - University Career Center Pay Band:4 Pay Rate:

Pay Range Specify Range or Amount:$45,800 - $48,904 Is this a JMU only position?

No Is this a grant-funded position?

No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?

No Beginning Review Date:10/25/2026 About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program:
  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

The Communications Coordinator develops and implements a comprehensive communication strategy for the University Career Center (UCC), promotes the UCC through social media, digital content, and experiences, supervises students creating content, and serves as an integral team member of the 20+ UCC staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

STRATEGY (25%):
Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the department. Streamline process for disseminating information from liaisons and other UCC staff to contacts outside of the department. Develop processes for feedback on promotion and promotional events.
PROMOTION (35%):
Promote the JMU University Career Center in 3 major areas: social media, digital content, and experiences. Stay up to date on best practice for engaging constituencies and measuring impact. Collaborate with departments to increase UCC recognition. Contribute to a strategy and implementation plan to engage students, recruiters, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Manage and edit print and online resources (such as student guides, handouts, newsletters and promotional materials).

Manage departmental marketing budget and calendar. Work with the Employer Services team on employer communication and marketing needs and make recommendations on how employers can best promote their organization and job opportunities to students.
SUPERVISON (20%):
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate students who serve on the UCC media team and primarily drive contact on student channels. Provide professional development opportunities for the media team.
ADMINISTRATION (10%):
Lead discussions with departmental colleagues to assess promotional needs of the organization and share updates on media team projects. Demonstrate effective communication and attitude of collaboration with colleagues, and…