Digital Communications Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting

Summary:

Position Number
-426;
Classification

Title:

Public Communication Specialist;
Competency Level: Journey;

Working Title:

Digital Communications Coordinator;
Division:
Office of the Chancellor;
Department/Unit:
Communications & Marketing;
Section:
Communications & Marketing (section).

The Digital Communications Coordinator is responsible for telling the university's story across multiple digital platforms. The candidate should possess journalistic skills including a strong understanding of social media, writing and editing, and photography for inclusion on multiple platforms, including but not limited to the university digital newsroom and social media sites. The Digital Communications Coordinator will work with the staff of the Office of Communications and Marketing to promote the university's initiatives and goals.

• Knowledge - Technical: Understands and uses communication, design and visual art concepts and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility. Ability to determine, utilize, and apply standard and specialized techniques and technology appropriately. Ability to use a variety of moderately complex processes, procedures and techniques. Ability to use and incorporate various hardware and software packages, as well as traditional design methods.
  
  Ability to research and identify new technology and make recommendations for use and purchase. Ability to apply knowledge of organizational principles of design elements. Ability to promote subject matter in a wide variety of media. Ability to train others in use of new methods and technical tools.
• Knowledge Professional: Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning, writing and editing and producing content. Ability to edit and analyze informational material or content prepared by others. Thorough knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public and target groups.
• Communication: Ability to independently communicate program information of moderate complexity and impact to targeted audiences; ability to assimilate and communicate information that requires greater understanding and has greater impact on the organization. Ability to establish and maintain a variety of working relationships. Ability to independently assimilate and compose written materials to use in a variety of communication outlets; ability to edit documents to ensure accuracy in content and form;
  
  ability to draft communications for final release. Ability to write according to correct English usage and appropriate style guide or accepted industry standards.
• Consulting/Advising: Ability to identify, advise and collaborate with clients regarding communication needs and issues; ability to provide options on the type of strategy to use with communication plans and gauges their potential effectiveness.
• Project Management: Ability to consult with and determine client/customer needs and project parameters. Ability to plan and manage multi-faceted and specialized projects. Ability to conceptualize and create communications as they relate to the area of responsibility from creation through delivery.
• Organizational Sensitivity: Ability to understand the mission, objectives and goals of a department with multiple service delivery functions. Ability to understand internal workings of the department in relation to the external expectations of the clients and stakeholders. Ability to assess the potential impact of internal/external communications efforts and make necessary adjustments.

Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Class Salary Range: $35,880-$96,560
• Position Recruitment Range: $35,880-$55,997
• Position Category: Staff
• Position Status: Permanent Full Time
• FLSA: Non Exempt
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Posting Number: SHRA
  00267P
• Job Open Date: 01/29/2026
• Job Close Date: 02/13/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Special Instructions to Applicant:

  Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write "see resume" on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

• SHRA OSHR Statement: This position is Subject to the State Human Resources Act.
• Alternate Selection: If there are no applicants in the pool who meet the competency level (knowledge, skills and abilities) required for the position, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• AA/EEO Statement: Elizabeth…