Admissions Communications Specialist

Southern-Oregon-University; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Oregon University is seeking an Admissions Communications Assistant to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive communications plan for prospective and new students. The role includes daily website maintenance, social media management, tele-counseling supervision, and production of publication content.

You will participate in recruitment, admissions, and matriculation activities, collaborating with diverse campus partners.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience editing and revising written materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field; Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience creating and revising publications to meet style and readability standards.
• Experience coordinating admissions communications and working in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage content creation and design of prospective and new student communications (print, email, web).
• Oversee website content updates and campus communications campaigns.
• Coordinate recruitment mailings and support social media efforts.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues, alumni, and vendors on publications projects.
• Supervise tele-counseling and publication content development.

Skills

Editing

Writing & editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Publications design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/English or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Cascade

MS Office

Job description

Southern Oregon University is seeking an Admissions Communications Assistant to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive communications plan for prospective and new students. The role includes daily website maintenance, social media management, tele-counseling supervision, and production of publication content.

You will participate in recruitment, admissions, and matriculation activities, collaborating with diverse campus partners.