Communication Partner

Radford University; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University in Radford, Virginia is seeking a Communications Partner to support colleges and divisions with strategic messaging, events coverage, and stakeholder communications.

You will collaborate with deans and vice presidents to develop plans, craft emails, announce updates, and create newsletters for target audiences while upholding university branding.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing communication plans with clear goals and metrics.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to convey messages across platforms.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven teamwork and ability to work independently with high-quality results.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with clients/leadership.
• Basic understanding of social media strategy and editorial content.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication plans with deans and VPs to align goals and audiences.
• Produce formal emails, newsletters, and event content with photos.
• Plan and manage social media content and engagement for multiple audiences.
• Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team on centralized projects.

Skills

Communication plans

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Social media strategy

Education: advanced degree

Education

Advanced degree in marketing/communication/business

Tools

Lytho

Asana

Hive

Basecamp

Kantata

Job description

Communication Partner

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Projects and Client Support, the Communication Partner will support the communication needs of the university’s colleges and divisions. The role focuses on increasing awareness and engagement of students, employees, alumni, donors and other key audiences in the events, activities and initiatives of colleges and divisions. The partner works directly with several deans and vice presidents to develop communication plans, produce formal emails, announce key college/division updates, cover events with content and photos, and create newsletters for target stakeholder audiences. Additionally, the partner develops social media strategy and assists with content planning, posting, and monitoring, while upholding university brand guidelines and coordinating with the Marketing and Communication team on larger projects that require centralized resources. This position requires a communication generalist who will work with a variety of digital platforms—project management, email marketing, photo management and graphic design—to support clients and help them leverage communication templates to meet their goals.

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing communication plans that include goals, audiences, messages, and success metrics; delivering key messages across diverse platforms and measuring effectiveness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate with client leaders, understand their needs, and manage expectations.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrated teamwork and independent work yielding high‑quality results.
• Proven skill in establishing strong relationships with clients or organizational leaders.
• Basic understanding of social media strategy and editorial content.
• Education: advanced degree in marketing, communication, advertising, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting communications within higher education or other academic environments.
• Experience supporting communications for healthcare‑related academic departments or programs.
• Experience using project management software such as Lytho, Asana, Hive, Basecamp, or Kantata.
• Experience taking event photos and managing digital photo libraries.
• Experience using email marketing software.
• Familiarity with graphic design software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and InDesign.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in higher education, journalism, or an advertising, public relations, or marketing agency setting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.