Strategic Communications Partner for Campus Initiatives

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% premium paid healthcare

retirement and vacation package

reduced tuition rates for employee,sp​

Job summary

Portland State University seeks a Communications Strategist to guide messaging for colleges and units, reporting centrally to University Communications. You will translate complex university initiatives into clear, impact-driven stories that support enrollment, engagement, and reputation.

As a strategic partner, you will balance local context with campus-wide alignment in a collaborative, evolving environment. This full-time role is open to PSU employees only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• 2 years professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
• Demonstrable portfolio of successful communications projects.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Fluency in digital and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thoughtful, data-informed communication strategies that advance PSU’s priorities.
• Serve as embedded strategic partner to assigned colleges, schools, or units while reporting to University Communications.
• Translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling stories aligned with PSU’s brand and message pillars.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, faculty and staff to support enrollment and engagement goals.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Digital & social media fluency

Portfolio of communications projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field

Job description

Portland State University seeks a Communications Strategist to guide messaging for colleges and units, reporting centrally to University Communications. You will translate complex university initiatives into clear, impact-driven stories that support enrollment, engagement, and reputation.

As a strategic partner, you will balance local context with campus-wide alignment in a collaborative, evolving environment. This full-time role is open to PSU employees only.