Communication and Project Coordinator

East Carolina University; Greenville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC seeks an Admissions Communication & Project Coordinator to drive enrollment communications. You will manage cross‑platform messaging, ensure accuracy, and coordinate between Undergraduate Admissions, Marketing & Communications, and IT to implement strategy and execution.

The role involves reviewing admissions letters, coordinating texting campaigns, and monitoring digital resources to keep information timely and correct.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with a wide range of constituencies.
• Bachelor’s in Communication, Marketing, or related field is preferred.
• Experience in Admissions or Higher Education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication projects to support enrollment goals.
• Coordinate message flow across platforms and ensure consistency of messaging.
• Serve as liaison between Undergraduate Admissions, University Marketing & Communications, and IT.
• Oversee communication planning and review admissions letters and recruitment materials.

Skills

Exceptional oral and written comms

Experience with diverse constituencies

Strong interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Communication/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

The Admissions Communication & Project Coordinator supports East Carolina University’s enrollment goals by managing communication projects, coordinating message flow across platforms, and ensuring consistency and accuracy of messaging throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle. Reporting to the Associate Director for Campus Experiences, the Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between Undergraduate Admissions, University Marketing and Communications, and Information Technology to support communication strategy, content review and project execution. This position oversees communication planning, reviews admissions letters and recruitment materials, coordinates texting campaigns, monitors updates to digital resources, supports communication-related reporting, and ensures that information provided to prospective students remains accurate and timely. The Coordinator provides guidance to admissions staff on appropriate communication practices, tone, and standards and serves as a subject matter resource for communication-related initiatives.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with a wide range of constituencies

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

• Valid Driver’s License or obtained with 30 days of the date of hire. Must be maintained as a condition of employment
• Ability to rent a vehicle

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelors in Communication, Marketing, or related field
• Experience in Admissions or Higher Education
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of ECU programs and admissions policies
• Technical experience with CRM

East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

Academic Affairs (“AA”) is headed by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs who serves as the institution’s Chief Academic Officer (“CAO”) and is responsible for administering academic policies. AA is comprised of each of the university’s colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units, to include Learner Operations, Research, Innovation and Engagement, Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research, and Global Affairs. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions Office is the primary point of contact for a traditional first year student, transfer, or non-traditional adult student seeking admission to East Carolina University. The office is responsible for identifying and recruiting potential applicants with outstanding academic ability and potential and assisting in the application process to completion.

Position Location (City)

Position Type

Position Type Non-Faculty

Job Category

Job Category Non-Faculty Professional

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Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $47,379-$84,187

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

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