Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Cody Cramer, ccramer@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$47,257.00 - $51,605.30

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Communications Coordinator supports OSU-OKC's strategic marketing and communications efforts through compelling storytelling, content creation and enrollment communications. This position plays a key role in communicating OSU-OKC's mission and commitment to students, supporting recruitment and retention efforts and enhancing the institution's reputation through high-quality content across multiple platforms. The coordinator collaborates closely with academic divisions, student affairs, enrollment management and other campus partners to tell authentic stories that showcase OSU-OKC's impact on students and Oklahoma's high-tech workforce development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English or a related field.

Three years of professional communications, journalism, public relations or marketing experience with demonstrated writing and storytelling abilities.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in AP style and adaptable writing style for various platforms and purposes
• Strong storytelling abilities with experience developing human-interest stories, profiles and feature content
• Understanding of enrollment marketing and student recruitment communications
• Experience with content management systems and digital publishing tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners
• Self-directed with creative problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and brand consistency
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholder groups
• Exhibit strong attention to detail as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments with different priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate creativity, integrity and passion for growing the institution and system.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English or a related field.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Experience in higher education marketing or communications
  • Knowledge of enrollment marketing best practices and student recruitment cycles
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with technical and career-focused education programs

Essential Job Functions:

1. Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write compelling stories that showcase OSU-OKC students, faculty, programs and community impact
• Develop feature stories, news articles, profiles and human-interest content for website, publications and digital channels
• Conduct interviews with students, alumni, faculty and staff to gather authentic stories
• Create content that highlights OSU-OKC's mission, values and commitment to student success
• Ensure all content aligns with OSU-OKC and OSU brand standards and voice

2. Enrollment & Recruitment Communications

• Support enrollment marketing efforts through strategic storytelling about academic programs, student outcomes and campus life
• Write and direct recruitment materials, including print and email content, program descriptions, student testimonials, advertising, website content and promotional materials
• Collaborate with system Enrollment Communications and Admissions teams to develop content that resonates with prospective students and families
• Create content highlighting OSU Applied Workforce Programs and career pathways in high-tech fields
• Support campaigns targeting specific student populations and program areas
• Develop messaging that communicates OSU-OKC's value proposition and student-centered approach

3. Communications Support & Project Coordination

• Assist the Director with implementation of marketing, communications and media relations strategies
• Coordinate content calendars and manage workflow for various communications projects
• Support internal communications efforts for faculty, staff and current students
• Maintain content accuracy and timeliness across platforms
• Track and report on content performance and engagement metrics
• Provide communications support for campus events and initiatives

4. Collaboration & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain relationships with academic divisions, student services and other campus departments
• Work collaboratively with admissions counselors, faculty and staff to identify story opportunities
• Partner with Marketing and Communications team on integrated campaigns
• Represent OSU-OKC professionally in campus and community settings
• Participate in campus committees and working groups as assigned

Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development sessions each year.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include occasional evenings and weekends for campus events
• Primarily office-based work with opportunities for campus engagement and community outreach

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, standing, talking, listening and computer usage
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment
• May require lifting and transporting equipment up to 25 lbs. (If an object weighs more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift)

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.