Admissions Communication Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
October 14, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
November 1, 2026

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group:
Support Staff

Support Staff Classification

Title:

Publications Editor

Division/Department:
Academic and Student Affairs/Admissions

Compensation Range (commensurate with experience):
Salary Range 21, Steps 1-3 - $22.84-$24.99 hourly / $3,958-$4,332 monthly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Appointment Basis: 12-month

Time Type:
Full-time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration:
Renewable

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License:
Yes

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Remote Work Type:
On-campus

Work Hours:

M-F (8:00a - 5:00p)

Worker Status:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

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The Admissions Communication Assistant is responsible for assisting the Admissions office in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive and integrated communication plan that focuses on short-term and long-term strategies that will include all written, electronic, and new media efforts. This position will manage daily website maintenance, social media management, tele-counseling team supervision, and creation of publication content. They will also participate in the recruitment, admissions, and matriculation of new students to Southern Oregon University.

This position must understand and represent SOU academic programs, admission requirements, residency requirements, housing services, athletics, student activities, and other aspects of the University. They must be able to work with little or no supervision while recruiting students and be able to explain SOU policies independent of direct supervisor, while traveling. They must interact effectively with prospective students, parents, high school and community college counselors, and the community to ensure all questions and needs are addressed in a timely manner.

Four years of experience as an editor reviewing and correcting written materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors and modifying copy to conform to standards of style, length and ease of understanding.

A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or other relevant field.

Experience working in admissions outreach and recruitment.

Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Experience working as part of a team.

Oregon Driver's License and clean driving record.

Supervision experience.

Experience planning and organizing programs on high school and college campuses.

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(40% ) PUBLICATIONS

Manage content creation and design of prospective and new student communications to include print, email, and web-based publications.

Collaborate with a variety of on and off campus colleagues including students, faculty, alumni, staff, and other members of the greater SOU community.

(25%) TECHNOLOGY & VENDOR SOLUTIONS

Work with Assistant Director of Admissions Communications, and Admissions Production and Technical Consultant, to strategically utilize and support various solutions (CRM, SMS, AI Chatbot, Virtual Event Platforms, etc.).

Collaborate with colleagues and vendors to successfully leverage solutions; partic