Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Job #: 042856

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $20.10 - $22.01 per hour

Hours: Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

This position will support the day‑to‑day communication workflows for the divisions units and initiatives through a large volume of fast‑paced projects centered on student‑focused communication plans, campaigns and ecosystems. Within responsibilities this position will serve as a member of the divisions Communications team, inclusive of the student team, and in executing tasks that work to increase visibility and awareness of the Student Experience Divisions distinct services, programs and events with key audiences, especially current students.

The position will work to execute assigned tasks pertaining to design, content creation, web, social media, photography, videography, copyediting, accessibility, divisional calendar events, e‑newsletters, student team support and additional project support as assigned, in addition to internal and external approval systems and University guidelines such as the Editorial Style Guide. Under the supervision of the Student Experience Division assistant director of Communications, this individual will support overarching strategies, with special attention to promotion of Student Experience Division distinct services, programs and events, while supporting efforts within the Division of Marketing and Communications overarching strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, new media management or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting communications strategies and plans for a variety of platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint);
  Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, oral and visual).
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Exceptional copyediting skills.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, make decisions and balance multiple deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across levels at the institution, including students.

• Collaborate with the Student Experience Division Communication team (including the student team and divisional staff) on student‑centered communications projects involving content creation, web, social media, copyediting, and accessibility.
• Collaborate on design, copyediting and accessibility for student‑centered projects.
• Collaborate on photography, videography, copyediting and accessibility for student‑centered projects.
• Assist in populating, copyediting, ensuring accessibility and publishing of divisional calendar events and e‑newsletters, and supporting outreach through tabling, promotion handouts, divisional event support and more.
• Other duties as assigned.

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