Strategic Communications Lead for Campus Facilities & Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Communications Strategist for Facilities, Planning & Capital Construction (FP&CC). The role leads and coordinates communications across operations, planning, and capital projects, translating technical concepts into accessible messages for campus stakeholders and external partners.

Hybrid on-campus work is required, with a strong focus on transparency, collaboration, and strategic storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in communications or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into accessible messaging.
• Experience developing strategic communications and stakeholder-engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for FP&CC.
• Design change-management communications for new workflows and projects.
• Advise senior leaders and craft executive messaging.
• Create content across newsletters, web articles, signage, advisories, and video.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing

Strategic communications

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Content strategy

Digital platforms

Analytical storytelling

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). The role leads and coordinates communications across operations, planning, and capital projects, translating technical concepts into accessible messages for campus stakeholders and external partners.

Hybrid on-campus work is required, with a strong focus on transparency, collaboration, and strategic storytelling.