Internal Communications Coordinator

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The Internal Communications Coordinator at Weber State University serves as the primary liaison for universitywide executive messaging to employees and students. They oversee the development and execution of internal communication strategies for the Office of the President and Office of the Provost to advance leadership's vision and institutional priorities.

This position may lend occasional support to other university leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, English, or related field.
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in the communications profession or related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and distribute high‑level executive communications for faculty, staff, and students; coordinate with HR on salary/benefits communications.
• Research and implement best practices for distribution platforms and digital accessibility (ADA).
• Analyze engagement metrics and provide reports on communication effectiveness.
• Collaborate with leadership staff to develop topics for town halls and support post‑event workflows.

Skills

Executive communications

Content strategy

Internal communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Internal Communications Coordinator

Requisition Number: S02465P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Partial remote work arrangements to be determined by the supervisor

Pay Grade: E32

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Internal Communications Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for universitywide executive messaging to employees and students. They oversee the development and execution of internal communication strategies for the Office of the President and Office of the Provost to advance leadership's vision and institutional priorities. This position may lend occasional support to other university leaders.

Job duties of the position include the following:

• Draft, edit, and distribute high-level executive communications including universitywide emails, announcements, newsletters, and various print/digital products for faculty, staff, and other audiences as necessary. Work closely with the Student Access & Success student communications team to distribute executive communications to student audiences. Coordinate with Human Resources to review universitywide communications on salary/benefits, required training, and organizational changes
• Research and implement best practices regarding emerging communication trends, distribution platforms, and digital accessibility standards (ADA compliance)
• Analyze engagement metrics such as open rates, click-throughs, and sentiment analysis to provide reports on communication effectiveness. Conduct internal surveys and focus groups to assess employees' communication preferences and recommendations
• Work with the president's and provost's staff to develop topics and messaging recommendations for leadership town halls. Support post-event workflows, such as Q&A summaries or follow-up surveys to close the feedback loop

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, English, or related field of study
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in the communication profession (e.g. public relations, marketing, journalism) or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Notable experience in developing and executing internal communication strategies for a large organization
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to adapt writing to different audiences
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to gather, verify, organize, and simplify information
• Experience with social media content creation or account management
• Knowledge of branding and integrated marketing

Background Check? Yes

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 08/26/2026

Review Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $65,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/exempt-benefits-summary.html.

Physical Activity of this position:

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).