Communications Consultant III

Position Highlights

Communications Consultant III – Arizona International (AZI). This position plays a key role in advancing AZI’s strategic goals by ensuring consistent, compelling, and data‑informed communication across audiences, including prospective and current students, alumni, and institutional partners.

• Plan and execute a wide variety of communications for all AZI audiences across internal and external channels and formats, including news articles, email communications, and social media.
• Lead communications for the International Alumni Network.
• Collaborate closely with AZI subunit leads, campus communications staff, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and accuracy.
• Partner with the AZI Special Projects team on producing reports and requests for information.
• Lead or work with a team on all stages of creating written communications for AZI and its subunits: news articles, speeches, webpages, brochures, event materials, and other communications as needed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the annual social media content management plans for optimal audience engagement.
• Offer guidance to staff working on communications for AZI and assist in drafting and editing various types of materials.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to engage international alumni, create a coordinated calendar, and coordinate messaging across platforms (email, social media, etc.).
• Create content to highlight alumni achievements and strengthen global alumni networks.
• Facilitate meaningful connections with international alumni through targeted communications, segmenting audiences for personalized outreach, event support, and monitoring engagement metrics to adjust strategies as needed.
• Coordinate, research, and prepare reports, executive briefs, annual reports, proposals, presentations, business plans, information summaries, country reports, and responses to requests for information.
• Monitor communication outcomes, engagement analytics, and key performance indicators to inform strategic decision‑making and improve future outreach.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to student employees or interns assisting with communications projects.
• Provide backup support to the Director of International Marketing and Communications as needed, including assisting with strategic planning, project oversight, and team coordination during periods of absence or high workload.

• Exemplary written communication skills across a variety of formats.
• Strong planning skills aligned with AZI strategic goals.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and key audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide others in communication best practices.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives that support institutional priorities and resonate with various audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to use content management systems, marketing automation systems, and data management systems.
• Ability to interpret communication metrics, engagement data, and feedback to inform strategy.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and storytelling for multiple audiences and platforms, including web, print, and social media.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of demonstrable skills and experience.

• Experience working in a university environment, preferably in international education, alumni engagement, or advancement communications.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership or contributing to strategic communication planning.
• Experience using web content management systems (such as Drupal, Word Press) and marketing automation tools (such as Slate, Salesforce, or Mailchimp).
• Experience developing or implementing a content strategy and editorial calendar.
• Experience working with international partners and audiences.
• Experience…