Communications Coordinator

Position Information

University Code 13111 University Title Communications Coordinator 1 University Job Family Communications ORP Eligible No For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Single Title Scope of Search Regional Working Title Communications Coordinator Position Number 559090 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Non-Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Division of Strategic Enrollment Management Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities
Reporting to the Communications Specialist, the Communications Coordinator supports the daily communications operational activities of the Office of Admissions. Duties include processing outgoing recruitment and enrollment mailings, maintaining publication inventory, and tracking mailing production schedules. In addition, this position provides logistical support for on-campus and off-campus activities for the recruitment of new students to the university, including delivery, set-up and breakdown of event signage, equipment and other required materials. This position will also manage and maintain publication inventories used for recruitment, track publication usage and mailing costs, and oversee all out-going mail processes, as well as oversee and monitor data entry of prospective students into the Slate Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) system as needed. Minimum Hiring Standards

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work productively in highly collaborative environments that maximize autonomy and decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU .

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, humanities, sciences, or related field.
• Proven record of successfully managing projects, working independently and meeting deadlines, preferred.
• Experience with or exposure to CRM programs.

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range up to $32,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus Monroe Park Campus Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:30p Job Open Date 07/21/2021 Posting will close on or before 08/09/2021 Open Until Filled No Job Category Accounting/ Management/ Professional Is this a restricted position? No Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? Yes Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/108029 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have professional experience in marketing or communications in a higher education setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience working with event planning logistics in a professional business setting?
   • Yes
   • No
4. If you answered yes to the last question, please describe your experience coordinating event logistics.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * Do you have experience managing inventory, working with print and mailing vendors, and overseeing mailing processes in a professional business setting?
   • Yes
   • No
6. If you answered yes to the last question, please describe your experience managing inventories.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. * Do you have supervisory experience?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Please describe your proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
9. * Describe your experience working with a CRM
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document
3. Resume