Hybrid Communications Strategist: Change & Engagement

Rice; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Communications Strategist for Facilities, Planning & Capital Construction (FP&CC) to lead and coordinate communications with campus stakeholders, employees, and external partners. The role serves as FP&CC’s primary communications partner, translating complex projects into clear, audience-centered messaging and supporting both day-to-day operations and major campus initiatives.

The hybrid on-campus position requires at least three days on campus, with potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitute with equivalent year-for-year experience.
• 3+ years in communications, public relations, internal communications, or related fields.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; translate technical concepts into clear messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with FP&CC priorities.
• Design change-management communications for new workflows and technology adoptions.
• Communicate campus-wide impacts of capital-construction and energy initiatives.
• Advise FP&CC leadership with executive messaging and updates.
• Create and manage a centralized FP&CC communications calendar.
• Support urgent communications during incidents or disruptions.

Skills

Writing & editing

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Content strategy

Digital accessibility

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Google Analytics

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Google Analytics

Canva

Job description

Rice University is seeking a Communications Strategist for Facilities, Planning & Capital Construction (FP&CC) to lead and coordinate communications with campus stakeholders, employees, and external partners. The role serves as FP&CC’s primary communications partner, translating complex projects into clear, audience-centered messaging and supporting both day-to-day operations and major campus initiatives.

The hybrid on-campus position requires at least three days on campus, with potential