Student Engagement and Communications Coordinator job in Austin

Student Engagement and Communications Coordinator

Student Success Center

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Student Engagement and Communications Coordinator. The person in this position is responsible for developing, writing, and distributing print, digital, and social media content that follows content strategy best practices, communicates key Student Success Center messages, and fulfills the Center's strategic communications and marketing goals. The coordinator will develop and implement programs in support of students and alumni while collaborating with Student Success Center personnel on outreach to internal (students, faculty, staff) and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Associate Vice-President for Student Success.

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience, including a minimum of 2 years experience in managing digital and social media communication including planning, content development, analysis, and reporting. In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, web design, and Adobe Creative Suite. Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo, video, text), presentation, and communication skills required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Essential responsibilities include:

Manage day-to-day activities, including writing and creating a wide variety of content, promotions, email communications, and newsletters to promote student retention efforts.
Cultivate and promote the Student Success Center brand in coordination with the university's Marketing Office and institutional guidelines
Create marketing/communication plans and editorial calendars for areas and strategic initiative within the Student Success Center.
Create reports for Student Success Center offices using marketing analytics and engagement measurements to drive student participation.
Create and maintain content for the division's web pages and social media accounts.
Serve as primary administrator for the Student Success Center Instagram account.
Manage the Student Success Center's use of email marketing software through Emma
Lead efforts to build online engagement, capture and engage new audiences, coordinate campaigns and targeted online outreach programs to promote brand awareness and drive key audiences to the Student Success Center outlets and collaterals.
Research and recommend new opportunities to enhance the areas social media presence
Provide leadership in developing and implementing strategies for creating/enhancing programming and events for the Student Success Center.
Orchestrate and lead all campus employer events in collaboration with the Career staff, including, but not limited to fall and spring career fairs, part-time job fairs, graduate/professional school fairs, and recruitment tabling events.
Develop and execute outreach and marketing strategy and collateral designed to attract campus recruiting partners.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts