Senior Admissions Communications Lead (Hybrid)

University of Minnesota; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Tuition assistance

Low-cost medical, dental and pharmacy

FSA accounts

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

PSLF opportunity

Financial counseling

EAP counseling

Transit pass

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead the marketing communications efforts in support of outreach, recruitment and enrollment for prospective undergraduate students.

This role partners with Admissions Recruiters, campus partners, and Printing Services to create and manage compelling content across print and digital channels, while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least four years of journalism or strategic communications experience.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including public speaking.
• Experience with an email marketing platform and CRM technology.
• Experience with print communications for publication or public distribution.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple large projects concurrently.
• Commitment to accessibility and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Content creation for print and electronic media to reach recruitment goals.
• Collaborate with Admissions Recruiters and campus partners to facilitate interest, applications, and enrollment.
• Oversee copyediting, fact checking, and quality assurance to ensure on-brand communications.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to keep projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Content creation

CRM experience

Email marketing

Public speaking

Project management

Accessibility & inclusion

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead the marketing communications efforts in support of outreach, recruitment and enrollment for prospective undergraduate students.

This role partners with Admissions Recruiters, campus partners, and Printing Services to create and manage compelling content across print and digital channels, while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.