Communications Coordinator for Academic Excellence, Office of the Provost
Communications Coordinator for Academic Excellence, Office of the Provost
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Job Description
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Job Description Summary
The Communications Coordinator for Academic Excellence plays a key role in amplifying Wake Forest Universitys commitment to academic excellence. Reporting to the Director of Provost Communications this person will help identify and promote key opportunities and events that showcase the Universitys academic research and creative strengths.The coordinator will collaborate with campus partners to maintain a master calendar of academic events provide promotional support and help drive awareness and attendance through social media channels.
This role involves content creation using Canva Adobe Express and other tools while working closely with the provost-sponsored centers institutes and individual departments. Additionally the coordinator will monitor social media and news coverage identify key stories and ensure they are shared appropriately across platforms.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with campus partners to identify academic research and creative-focused events and opportunities to develop and maintain a master calendar.
Assist in the development and execution of a strategic social media content calendar; assist in creating scheduling and publishing content that highlights academic excellence and aligns with broader communication goals.
Monitor social media and news coverage for posts and stories shared by the University faculty staff and external publications re-share relevant content through the appropriate social media channels.
Serve as the liaison for coordinating photos and video shoots for social media content.
Assist with event coverage (e.g. academic talks symposia conferences and exhibitions) to highlight on social media.
Collaborate with campus partners to identify faculty presentations publications and achievements and amplify these through social media and digital channels.
Help create graphic content using Canva and/or Adobe Express.
Participate in social media strategy meetings and provide insights based on trends content opportunities and events.
Other Functions:
Time-permitting provide promotional support for campus partners for academic research and creative-focused events.
Coordinate and track faculty nominations for field-specific awards and maintain records of faculty awards and recognitions.
Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Bachelors degree with 1-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse campus partners.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Proficient in managing and creating content for social media (e.g. Instagram LinkedIn X Bluesky Facebook).
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creativity and an eye for storytelling through visual and written content.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Experience with content creation software such as Canva Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with Google Workplace and Wordpress.
Demonstrated experience managing and creating content for institutional or professional social media accounts
Experience in an academic setting.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for own work.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Environmental Conditions:
No environmental conditions.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Full timeNote to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact or .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
