The role of the Communications Coordinator is part of the Marketing Department. This position serves as the primary writer and communications producer for Simpson University. Duties include writing blog posts, press releases, website copy, and other institutional communications, as well as writing and producing the quarterly Life Together publication recapping the previous quarter. This role assists with writing speeches and remarks for university leadership, supports overall university messaging, and works with local media to secure interviews and coverage. Additionally, this role develops content for student enrollment communication flows and supports the department’s creative production needs, including graphic design, photography, short-form video for social media, and media library management. This role works closely with the Senior Marketing Specialist and the Admissions team.
To find the absolute best fit, we are structuring this opening to accommodate either a full-time or a part-time professional. The final determination of hours and scope will be contingent upon the qualifications, experience, and preference of the selected candidate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred).
- 1–2 years of experience in communications, marketing, or content writing. Recent graduates with strong writing portfolios and internship experience will be considered.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills across multiple formats (blog, press release, web copy, email, publication).
- Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or CRM-integrated tools).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent design tools.
- Photography skills with experience shooting events, portraits, and campus environments.
- Video production skills, including filming and editing short-form social media content.
- Organized, detail-oriented, precise, focused, and accurate.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.
- Must work well independently and with others.
General Expectations:
- Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
- Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
- Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
- Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
- Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
- Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
- Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
- Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
- Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
Essential Functions:
- Write blog posts for the university website, including student and alumni stories, program highlights, and campus news.
- Write and distribute press releases on behalf of the university.
- Write and produce the quarterly Life Together publication recapping the previous quarter for the Simpson University community.
- Assist with writing speeches, talking points, and remarks for university leadership, including the President.
- Assist with overall university messaging and institutional communications.
- Work with local media to secure interviews and media coverage for the university.
- Develop written content for marketing campaigns, website pages, and institutional communications.
- Coordinate email and SMS marketing campaigns and institutional announcements.
- Develop content and creative assets for student communication flows across the full enrollment funnel (inquiry, applicant, admitted, and enrolled stages), working in partnership with the Admissions team.
- Create graphic design for marketing materials, social media, and advertising.
- Capture photography of campus life, events, and athletics for use across marketing channels, the website, and institutional communications.
- Produce short-form video content for social media, including campus clips, event highlights, and student testimonials.
Physical Requirements:
Communications Coordinator
Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)
Indoors in controlled environment
Equipment Used:
(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)
Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener
Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer
Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:
Key (Based on typical week):
N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)
F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Fingering (fine dexterity)
Handling (grasping, holding)
Repetitive Motion – Hands
Salary Range: $21.00-$25.00 hourly
