Communications & Events Coordinator

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Communications Assistant in the Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office to support communications, events, and digital content. You will coordinate campaigns, assist with podcasts/videos, manage forms and webpages, and contribute to departmental operations.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on faculty engagement and continuous learning in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing or a closely related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in communications or administrative support, with demonstrated experience in project coordination, event support, and/or digital content management.
• An equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and/or relevant military training may be considered in lieu of the required bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of email marketing campaigns, including drafting communications, managing mailing lists, and tracking campaign effectiveness.
• Support the planning, promotion, registration, and execution of university workshops, events, and programs by creating and managing registration workflows, coordinating communications and marketing materials, and providing project support.
• Assist with the production of audio and video content by coordinating schedules, supporting recording sessions, and performing basic editing and post-production tasks.
• Maintain and update webpages and digital content to ensure information is accurate, current, and aligned with university branding and accessibility standards.
• Provide administrative support for departmental business operations, including inventory management, purchasing, budgeting, and other operational functions.

Skills

Email marketing

Event coordination

Content management

Project coordination

Communication

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Mailchimp

Formstack

CMS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Communications Assistant in the Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office to support communications, events, and digital content. You will coordinate campaigns, assist with podcasts/videos, manage forms and webpages, and contribute to departmental operations.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on faculty engagement and continuous learning in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.