Communications Coordinator; Web & Digital Communications

Department & Salary

Department
:
Dean, Education
Salary
: 49,400 - 56,200

Coordinates communications activities in support of a university program, including, but not limited to, publications, newsletters, annual reports, website, and informational and solicitation materials.

• Coordinates various communications projects, to include compiling, editing, and layout of materials.
• Works with other departments to research, obtain material and organize the content of written communications.
• Provides content for regular updates of the program website.
• May be responsible for producing regularly recurring communications such as annual reports, monthly publications or newsletters.
• Provides writing and editing services for other communication projects as assigned.
• Represents the program at conferences and community events.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

The Communications Coordinator for Web & Digital Communications serves as the College of Education's primary website coordinator, supporting digital marketing efforts across the website, social media and email. The ideal candidate has experience using a content management system, an understanding of digital marketing, user experience and analytics, and the organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Serves as the primary coordinator for the College website, creating, updating and maintaining content through the University’s content management system.
• Collaborates with the communications team, faculty and staff to develop, edit and publish website content that supports student recruitment, brand awareness and other College priorities.
• Evaluates website content, user experience and performance using analytics, SEO and emerging AI search optimization best practices to recommend and implement improvements.
• Designs, proofreads and publishes email communications, including newsletters, event invitations and other messages, using University-approved email marketing platforms.
• Develops social media content ideas, creates posts, publishes across the College’s social media channels, and monitors analytics to optimize performance.
• Assists with writing and editing content for the College website, email communications, social media and other marketing materials.
• Works with the communications team to support College events through planning, preparation and event execution.

• Experience using a content management system (Modern Campus CMS preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
• Experience with email marketing and social media management platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience creating short‑form video content for digital and social media platforms
• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills

Experience will be considered in lieu of education. Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Required submissions:
Resume, cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for the job, and four work samples (e.g., website design, email design, social media content, writing).

MQ:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4‑year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.