Digital Communications Coordinator

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement options

Paid time off

Employee scholarships

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL seeks a Digital Communications Coordinator to enhance the university’s public image and ensure brand consistency across marketing and public relations communications.

Responsibilities include coordinating university marketing projects, managing campaign timelines, and maintaining the master communications calendar, while supporting email campaigns, audience segmentation, and web content updates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field; or a Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate university marketing projects from intake through completion.
• Develop and manage campaign timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and projects stay on schedule.
• Maintain the master communications calendar and coordinate timing across departments.
• Assist with paid social media coordination, including campaign setup support and performance tracking.
• Coordinate audience segmentation and list requests with Advancement Services.
• Maintain quality control across email campaigns and web content.

Skills

Email marketing

Project coordination

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Marketing automation

CMS/web publishing

Digital analytics

Education

Master's degree in Marketing or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Content management systems (CMS)

Web publishing tools

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Digital Communications Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL. The Digital Communications Coordinator position works to enhance the University’s public image, increase awareness about FAU’s faculty, staff, students and programs, and to ensure consistency of image and quality in all marketing/public relations communications.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for university marketing projects from intake through completion.
• Develop and manage campaign timelines, ensuring stakeholders meet deadlines and projects remain on schedule.
• Maintain the master communications calendar and coordinate message timing across multiple departments and initiatives.
• Track deliverables, approvals, and dependencies to ensure seamless execution of fundraising and engagement campaigns.
• Identify workflow improvements and contribute to the development of scalable marketing processes and procedures.
• Assist with paid social media coordination, including campaign setup support, content alignment, audience coordination, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate marketing support for university-wide events, campaigns, and special initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Help connect Advancement marketing needs with broader university priorities, ensuring campaigns and communications reflect institutional goals and brand standards.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support shared projects, align messaging, and ensure consistent execution across channels.
• Manage the production, testing, scheduling, and deployment of email communications across Institutional Advancement.
• Support fundraising appeals, alumni engagement initiatives, stewardship communications, event promotions, and executive communications.
• Coordinate audience segmentation and list requests in partnership with Advancement Services.
• Maintain quality control standards across all email campaigns, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with university standards.
• Support performance analysis and recommend enhancements to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Serve as the day-to-day manager of Foundation and Alumni web properties.
• Maintain website content and ensure information remains accurate, current, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Create new web pages and campaign landing pages in support of fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct regular website audits and content refreshes to improve usability, content quality, and user experience.
• Coordinate web-related requests and collaborate with stakeholders to support evolving business needs.
• Assist in maintaining campaign performance records and reporting materials.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for emails, websites, and digital marketing assets.
• Help identify opportunities to improve campaign execution, operational efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries, project documentation, and campaign records.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field; or a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field, and two years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media, or project management required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing email marketing campaigns and website content.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, alumni relations, or advancement communications.
• Experience with marketing automation.
• Experience working with content management systems and web publishing tools.
• Familiarity with audience segmentation, campaign planning, and digital analytics.
• Experience coordinating with creative teams, vendors, and multiple stakeholders.

Salary

$50,000 - $55,000 Annually.

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline

2026-09-25

Employment Policies

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail].

About Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world‑class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.