Coordinator of Communications

As the Coordinator of Communication, you will be responsible for areas related to initiating and coordinating communications at the University. As a part of the communications team, it is expected that you be an example of Christ‑like servant leadership in order to build strong team collaboration at the University.

• Provide leadership in, but not limited to, internal and external communications.
• Establish and maintain a social media presence and website content.
• Generate e-donor newsletters, graphic designs, and other related items.
• Collect student stories to support recruitment and development of the University.
• Collect university success stories and/or staff stories to be used in external communication pieces.
• Assist the Director of Development with campaigns and related tasks.
• Assist in writing appeal letters.
• Assist and work with the Communications work study assigned to the office.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the annual University Golf Tournament, Legacy Dinner/Gala, Graduation Dinner, Commencement, and other major events.
• Work with staff and committees as needed to accomplish specialized tasks such as banquets, donor scholarship lunches, capital drives, and other events.
• Collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others; build strong and sustainable working relationships within the University and with key stakeholders.
• Perform general office tasks as required. Accurately prepare and proofread letters, memos, spreadsheets, and other correspondence; answer phones and respond to voicemail and email in a timely manner.
• Work successfully as part of a team and maintain strong working relationships with co‑workers in the department.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.
• Generate and maintain the department budget.

Items 1–11 are considered Primary Duties for this position.

• In‑depth understanding of internal and external communications. Bachelor's Degree in a related field required;
  Master's Degree in management and/or higher education preferred.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Proficient ability to speak, read, and write in English. Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions with abstract variables.
• Proven track record of simultaneously and effectively managing multiple projects. Understanding of project management and continuous improvement preferred.
• Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and collaborate across functions and levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including strong knowledge and ability to partner with outside businesses and organizations.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated success in developing collaborative relationships with organizational peers and outside colleagues.
• Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
• Ability to minimize risk to the University.
• Excellent presentation and influencing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail‑oriented skills necessary to understand and manage a wide range of information.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Professional commitment to Christian principles and teachings in alignment with BUA's mission and vision.
• Ability to speak clearly and articulate with accuracy in face‑to‑face interactions, on the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with…