Communications Coordinator II

University of Central Florida

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits
Paid time off
Education assistance
Employee discounts

Job summary

University Operations at UCF is hiring a Communications Coordinator II to support day-to-day internal communications, digital content, and creative projects. You will write, edit, and publish content for newsletters and platforms, while coordinating campaigns and calendars.

The role involves creating social content, updating WordPress pages, and assisting with graphic design using Canva/Creative Cloud. Familiarity with AP style and analytics will be useful in delivering timely messages.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience supporting internal communications in a large or complex organization.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including Microsoft Teams.
  • Experience with digital content management systems (WordPress).
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with social media management, including content scheduling and engagement.
  • Basic photography and videography experience.
  • Familiarity with AP style.
  • Familiarity with tracking and reporting communications analytics (e.g., open rates, clicks, engagement).
  • Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, fact-check, and proofread content for newsletters, internal communications, digital platforms, and specialty publications; review drafts prior to publication.
  • Assist with content planning, editorial calendars, campaigns, and promotional initiatives.
  • Support social media and Microsoft Teams channels, including content creation, scheduling, moderation, and engagement; manage website updates and edits using WordPress; assist with graphic design and development of flyers and promotional materials using Canva or similar tools.
  • Track, compile, and report basic communications analytics (e.g., open rates, engagement, clicks); maintain distribution lists and contact databases; provide general project coordination and administrative support.

Skills

Internal communications
Content creation
Editorial
Social media management
Analytics
Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams
WordPress
Canva
Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

University Operations:

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

Visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.

The Opportunity

University Operations is seeking to hire a Communications Coordinator II. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of internal communications, digital content, and creative projects for University Operations. This role assists with writing, content development, digital publishing, and coordinating communications across multiple platforms to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely messaging.

Responsibilities
Content Creation & Editorial
  • Write, edit, fact-check, and proofread content for newsletters, internal communications, digital platforms, and specialty publications; review drafts prior to publication.

  • Assist with content planning, editorial calendars, campaigns, and promotional initiatives.

Digital Platforms & Visual Media
  • Support social media and Microsoft Teams channels, including content creation, scheduling, moderation, and engagement.

  • Perform website updates and edits using WordPress; manage digital content and ensure accuracy and consistency.

  • Assist with graphic design and development of flyers and promotional materials using Canva or similar tools.

  • Capture photography and video content for internal communications as needed.

Analytics, Data & Administrative Support
  • Track, compile, and report basic communications analytics (e.g., open rates, engagement, clicks).

  • Maintain and update distribution lists, subscriber records, and contact databases.

  • Provide general project coordination and administrative support for communications initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting internal communications in a large or complex organization.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including Microsoft Teams.

  • Experience with digital content management systems (e.g., WordPress).

  • Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar platforms.

  • Experience with social media management, including content scheduling and engagement.

  • Basic photography and videography experience.

  • Familiarity with AP style.

  • Familiarity with tracking and reporting communications analytics (e.g., open rates, clicks, engagement).

  • Spanish fluency is a plus.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $48,722 - $65,145. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

  • Retirement savings options

  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

  • Education assistance

  • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

Department

Facilities - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

08-26-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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