Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
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11-05-2025
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Job Description
45% Marketing:
30% Content Creation & Website Management:
20% Representation & Service:
5% Other:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
MF 85
Contact Information to Applicants
Michele Casavant
Position Overview
The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas is seeking to fill the position of Communications/Marketing Coordinator. This person will report directly to the Dean of the School of Education & Human Sciences but will work closely with Assistant/Associate Deans department chairs advisors and staff as well as various university and thirdparty partners. The person will coordinate communications and marketing efforts for the School of Education and Human Sciences programs in Lawrence Edwards Campus in Overland Park and online. Will also serve as the Schools liaison to KUs Marketing office.
The successful candidate will assist with the strategic development and tactical implementation of a marketing plan developing collateral and recruiting efforts and will be expected to work with faculty administrators and staff in preparing marketing materials to recruit new students. The Coordinator will serve as the key communicator in efforts to boost the exposure of programs and recruitment activities. The successful candidate will attend key events on KUs local campuses prepare written and social media marketing materials oversee video production assist with recruitment efforts oversee websites and social media activity supervise student communications employees and assist with the strategic and tactical decisions around marketing and recruitment. This person will also work with the KU News Service and KU News Hub to produce news releases of local state and national interest.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Develops and analyzes comprehensive marketing communications plans for the Deans office School events and all academic programs within the School (minors BS BSE GC GLP MA MS MSE EdS EdD & PhD). Works with Deans office department chairs faculty and staff to implement the plans. Works with partners vendors and departments to produce and manage marketing campaigns/materials/projects (fliers brochures digital and print ads organic social info packets presentations direct mail email internal/external digital & print signage publications etc.). Educates School leadership faculty staff and student staff on current and innovative marketing strategies and technologies as well as the importance of maintaining the KU brand in all communications. Serve as resource to support the marketing needs of the five academic departments and one affiliated program.
- Supports staff use of CRM systems. Develops implements and coordinates communications/campaigns focused on improving funnel layer conversions.
- Supervises any assigned student assistants and assigns tasks as needed.
- Manages key marketing distribution lists and email marketing databases.
- Works closely with events coordinator recruitment team and other staff members to support communications & marketing for School events.
- Prepares press release content and works with KU News team for local regional and national distribution.
- Works on multiple simultaneous projects with varying deadlines.
30% Content Creation & Website Management:
- Serves as School of Education & Human Sciences webmaster. Develops and manages School of Education & Human Sciences Website Marketing Protocol for seven content management system domains working closely with KU Information Technology (IT) and designed staff. Ensures content is monitored and updated regularly to guarantee accurate and new information. Ensures that news events information and updates are routinely and appropriately published. Directs the preparation and/or editing of materials for website publication including ads photos audio and video. Routinely reviews other sites explores new technology and solicits feedback to make recommendations regarding effectiveness. Provides direction and assigns projects for Schools IT/programmer staff to ensure all School web sites are maintained and functioning properly.
- Directs content and moderates the Schools publicfacing marketing content and social media channels (Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn Medium blog and YouTube) to support marketing communication plans. Ensures appropriate content is shared and user engagement occurs effectively. Provides guidance on social media strategy to staff and departments.
20% Representation & Service:
- Serves as liaison with KU Public Affairs (KU Marketing Communications and KU News) Information Technology (IT) and thirdparty marketing partners such as Everspring.
- Serve as representative on the KU Communicators & Public Affairs Cabinet KU Creatives group and KU Graduate Recruitment Council.
- Represents the School of Education & Human Sciences at meetings and other events.
5% Other:
- Monitors School email inbox on an ongoing basis forwarding messages to appropriate staff members; provides dayof event support as needed (e.g. managing attendees assisting IT representatives with technical setup etc.); and other duties as assigned by Dean.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
MF 85
Contact Information to Applicants
Michele Casavant
- Bachelors degree in marketing journalism or related field. At least two years of marketing communications or recruiting experience.
- Previous experience working with social media and appropriate design software programs (e.g. Adobe InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator etc.) as evidenced by work history.
- Previous experience developing high impact marketing presentations as evidenced in application materials.
- Previous work experience that required verbal and writing skills as evidenced by work history.
- Willingness to travel in the local region and coordinate event photography needs as needed.
- Masters degree in marketing journalism or related field.
- Previous experience in higher education setting as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with the educational landscape legislature and current education trends in the United States and Kansas as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience in and familiarity with various technologies and communication platforms/systems (e.g. project management tools artificial intelligence software emerging social media trends etc.) and social media as evidenced by application materials.
- Familiarity with School of Education & Human Sciences programs as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience with basic photography as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas is seeking to fill the position of Communications/Marketing Coordinator. This person will report directly to the Dean of the School of Education & Human Sciences but will work closely with Assistant/Associate Deans department chairs advisors and staff as well as various university and thirdparty partners. The person will coordinate communications and marketing efforts for the School of Education and Human Sciences programs in Lawrence Edwards Campus in Overland Park and online. Will also serve as the Schools liaison to KUs Marketing office.
The successful candidate will assist with the strategic development and tactical implementation of a marketing plan developing collateral and recruiting efforts and will be expected to work with faculty administrators and staff in preparing marketing materials to recruit new students. The Coordinator will serve as the key communicator in efforts to boost the exposure of programs and recruitment activities. The successful candidate will attend key events on KUs local campuses prepare written and social media marketing materials oversee video production assist with recruitment efforts oversee websites and social media activity supervise student communications employees and assist with the strategic and tactical decisions around marketing and recruitment. This person will also work with the KU News Service and KU News Hub to produce news releases of local state and national interest.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
- resume
- list of three professional references
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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