Remote Communications & Curriculum Coordinator

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a Communications Associate to manage department messaging, websites, social media, and newsletters. The role involves collaboration with faculty, students, and staff, and requires strong editorial and project-management skills.

The position supports curriculum scheduling and campus communications with up to 40% remote work. The ideal candidate will oversee brand-aligned content and analytics, coordinating with CLA and CSPP leadership to enhance outreach and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.
• Two years of experience in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Self-directed, curious, proactive, and positive.
• Experience developing for, contributing to, and editing in a Drupal CMS.
• Experience with Bluesky, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Strong written and verbal communication across platforms; proofreading/editing.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance detail with big-picture thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building across diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a heavy workload.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and Zoom.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Asana.
• Experience with UMN systems: CCS, Coursedog, ClassInfo, LiveWhale.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for department website, social media, newsletters, and intranet.
• Develop communication strategies and measure analytics to improve engagement.
• Ensure accessibility and brand compliance in all content.
• Create and manage website content; edit and update resources regularly.
• Design announcements, event postings, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate curriculum scheduling and assist with course updates.
• Monitor deadlines and troubleshoot day-to-day operations.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion advocacy

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Initiative & self-direction

Deadline-driven

Problem-solving

Collaboration with stakeholders

Content distillation & editing

Drupal CMS experience

Adobe Creative Cloud / Canva / Asana

UMN systems: CCS, Coursedog, ClassInfo

Microsoft Office / Google suite / Zoom

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Drupal CMS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Asana

MS Office / Google Apps

Zoom

UMN Systems: CCS / Coursedog / ClassInfo / LiveWhale

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking a Communications Associate to manage department messaging, websites, social media, and newsletters. The role involves collaboration with faculty, students, and staff, and requires strong editorial and project-management skills.

The position supports curriculum scheduling and campus communications with up to 40% remote work. The ideal candidate will oversee brand-aligned content and analytics, coordinating with CLA and CSPP leadership to enhance outreach and