Strategic IT Communications & Exec Operations Lead

mnstate.edu; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Cloud State University seeks a Strategic IT Communications & Executive Operations Specialist to lead enterprise IT communications, crisis messaging, and stakeholder engagement.

You will guide messaging for technology initiatives, coordinate cross‑campus events, and support leadership with decision‑support communications. The role reports to IT leadership, oversees communications for high‑profile IT incidents, and ensures alignment with university policies and priorities.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional-level experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and plans.
• Experience translating complex or technical information into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT communications strategies and crisis communications for major IT incidents and cybersecurity events.
• Plan, lead, and promote meetings, events, and projects with stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Support IT leadership with executive communications, messaging, and decision-support materials.
• Coordinate executive calendars, meetings, and travel, ensuring timely execution of priorities.
• Improve administrative processes and data stewardship to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Communications experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

St. Cloud State University seeks a Strategic IT Communications & Executive Operations Specialist to lead enterprise IT communications, crisis messaging, and stakeholder engagement.

You will guide messaging for technology initiatives, coordinate cross‑campus events, and support leadership with decision‑support communications. The role reports to IT leadership, oversees communications for high‑profile IT incidents, and ensures alignment with university policies and priorities.