5000 Communications Coordinator

Corban; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Corban University seeks a Communications Coordinator to support enrollment, advancement, alumni, and institutional communications. You will coordinate recurring messages across email, web, and print, gather content with department leaders, prepare communications, and build emails in the Slate CRM to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and attention to detail, with experience in email marketing, CMS, and design tools preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing, project coordination, higher education, or a related area preferred.
• Experience with email marketing, CRM systems, website content management, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience with Slate CRM, or willingness to learn Slate, preferred.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Create email templates and build, test, and prepare communications in Slate.
• Maintain recurring Admissions communications, including visit, application, and other enrollment emails.
• Update monthly scholarship opportunity emails and set up event emails.
• Coordinate communications for Athletics outreach and update flows as needed.
• Draft monthly parent, alumni, and staff newsletters and assemble content.
• Coordinate event registrations and update related communications and website information.
• Review Admissions print materials and coordinate content changes with staff.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Templates & brand

Collaboration

CRM systems

Website content

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Slate CRM

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft 365

Job description

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5000 Communications Coordinator

Regular .75 - .99 FTE Professional Salem, OR, US

MISSION: To educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.

SUMMARY: The Communications Coordinator supports Corban University’s enrollment, advancement, alumni, and institutional communication efforts by coordinating and executing recurring communications across email, web, and print channels. This role works with department leaders to gather content, prepare communications, build and test emails in the Slate CRM, maintain recurring communication flows, and ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Email Communications

• Create email templates and build, test, and prepare communications in Slate.
• Maintain and refresh recurring Admissions communications, including visit, application, and other enrollment-focused emails.
• Update monthly scholarship opportunity emails.
• Set up Advancement event, appeal, and campaign emails.
• Support Athletics outreach communications.
• Maintain and update existing communication flows as content, dates, and needs change.

University Communications

• Draft the monthly parent e-newsletter and alumni e-newsletter in collaboration with the Director of Alumni & Family Engagement and Director of Communications.
• Gather content and create weekly Warrior Weekly and Employee News emails.
• Draft and build church and high school communication flows in collaboration with the Director of Communication and other campus partners.
• Prepare quarterly church partner updates.
• Coordinate the Corban Connection, including gathering content, tracking deadlines, and ensuring materials are ready for production.

Events, Web & Forms

• Create and update event registration forms for recurring events.
• Update associated event communications as needed.
• Add upcoming events and related information to the University website.
• Coordinate with event owners to ensure information is accurate and current.

Print & Content Coordination

• Review Admissions print materials annually and prepare content for updates.
• Coordinate content changes with appropriate staff before materials are produced.
• Help maintain consistency and accuracy across recurring University communications.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As capacity permits, the position may also assist with:

Writing and distributing press releases.

Annual envelope and stationery orders.

Ordering specialty paper and communication supplies.

Obtaining pricing and coordinating orders for print materials with outside vendors.

Other communication and administrative projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple recurring projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work within established templates, processes, communication standards, and brand guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments while independently completing assigned work.
• Comfort learning and working in CRM, email, form, and website systems.
• Ability to identify broken links, outdated dates, formatting inconsistencies, and other issues before communications are distributed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in communications, marketing, project coordination, higher education, or a related area preferred.
• Experience with email marketing, CRM systems, website content management, or similar communication platforms preferred.
• Experience with Slate CRM, or a willingness and ability to learn Slate, preferred.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Understanding of and alignment with Corban University’s Christian mission and values.
• Evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the University’s mission and Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in a Bible-believing, Gospel-preaching local church.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Traditional office environment. Some evening or weekend work may be required in support of university events or communication deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Corban University is a private comprehensive university of liberal arts, ministry, and professional studies with a mission to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. All employees are expected to model servant leadership in all aspects of their work. Corban values and recruits for a workforce that is diverse in gender, age, ethnicity, race, and/or ability, and seeks employees who will interact with the Corban community in a

way that reflects a commitment to cultural proficiency. Where permitted by law and consistent with the school’s history, mission, and core values, Corban exercises religious preference throughout the University. Employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, agree with the University Statement of Faith, evidence a mature Christian faith, and be an active member of a Bible-believing, Gospel-preaching local church.