Communications Specialist

This role will help grow OSU enrollment by contributing to communications strategy and processes through project management, oversight of prospective student mail campaigns and queries and execution of population- specific communication flows.

As part of a creative team, this role's primary responsibilities include overseeing communication query requests for bulk printed mailings and mass email campaigns; executing communication flow strategy, including overseeing the timing, distribution and messaging specific to target audience; proofing printed projects; working with vendors to submit project bid packets and print specifications; tracking office inventory and ordering.

This position also provides support for print and email communication, including content creation as well as other special initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Sr. Communications Coordinator, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Communications and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

As a member of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions communications team, this position will support the university's enrollment management goals by contributing to communication, marketing and outreach efforts to prospective students, their families, high school and college counselors and other internal and external audiences.

Some evening and weekend activities may be required in order to meet the needs of prospective students and their parents.

Driving conditions vary with the weather.

Ability to lift 45 lbs (recruitment materials).

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please attach cover letter, resume and three professional references including contact information to the application.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

Related work experience in general communications, social media, project management, website editing, content creation, video editing, graphic design, publishing and campaign implementation and planning.

Valid driver's license.

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in the use of AP style and adaptive writing.

Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs.

Must be creative, learn quickly and adapt to quickly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of successful experience in communications.

Experience writing content for multiple mediums, including email, print, social media and web.

Experience producing and managing social media content for a brand organization.

Graphic design experience.

Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.

Experience using Adobe Suite.