Communications Coordinator- AZ- Communications

Communications Coordinator- AZ
- Communications

Job Category
:
Staff

Requisition Number
: COMMU
004256

• Posted :
  January 7, 2026
• Full-Time

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Arizona Campus Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Summary

The Communication Coordinator is responsible for proving general administrative and reception support in addition to coordinating communications projects for special events, marketing, public relations, high school outreach, and social media efforts for Midwestern University programs, clinics, and the Office of Communications. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide event support for the Office of Communications including Graduations, White Coat Ceremony, Chippin' in for Students golf outing, Spirit of Service gala, University holiday events, and others as assigned
• Assist with high school health career education programs, including AZ Regional Brain Bee, Health Sciences Career Day, Health Careers Institute, and other new outreach programs as assigned
• Process all check and PO requests and track department budget items
• Write website posts related to news and campus events
• Oversee campus speakers’ bureau and Community Health Lecture Series calendar, topics, and promotional materials
• Prepare bi-annual media news articles report
• Coordinate press releases for student graduation hometown newspapers
• Organize and coordinate the Office storeroom, supply orders, and print material archives
• Assist the Assistant Director, Special Events Manager, Senior Writer, Social Media Coordinator, and/or Marketing Specialist with ongoing projects as needed
• Provide receptionist support to include greeting visitors and answering/routing phone calls and Communications email inquiries
• Provide general administrative support, including Excel spreadsheets, nametags, mailing labels and mailing support, including coordination of university work-study students as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s Degree or higher education level in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Special Events, or related field required. 3-5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a communications office is preferred. Experience with editing/writing is required. Experience working in an educational environment preferred. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of constituents. Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities and successfully meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be highly organized.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) is required. Experience working with content management systems preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to routinely lift 20 lbs.; vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye, hearing correctable to normal, ability to tolerate prolonged sitting; ability to stoop, stand, use of fingers, hands and arms; ability to tolerate repeated routine tasks.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that…