Strategic Engagement & Communications Lead

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Marketing Services & Solutions (MSS) seeks a Strategic Engagement and Communications Specialist. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty role collaborates with senior leaders, faculty, researchers, community partners, and creative professionals to develop compelling communications, build meaningful relationships, and support high-visibility university initiatives.

You will translate complex programs into clear content, plan and execute events, and advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, public relations, project management, event planning, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing project management and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for web, email, presentations, social media, reports, and marketing materials.
• Translate complex initiatives and research into clear, compelling communications.
• Plan and execute events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support communications strategies, marketing campaigns, and audience engagement efforts.
• Coordinate multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Advance university-wide strategic initiatives through communications, outreach, and project support.
• Build relationships with university leaders, faculty, researchers, and external partners.

Skills

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Project management

Communication strategies

Audience engagement

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Oregon State University’s Marketing Services & Solutions (MSS) seeks a Strategic Engagement and Communications Specialist. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty role collaborates with senior leaders, faculty, researchers, community partners, and creative professionals to develop compelling communications, build meaningful relationships, and support high-visibility university initiatives.

You will translate complex programs into clear content, plan and execute events, and advance