Coordinator, Communications

The Office of the Registrar is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated and creative professional to fill the role of Communications Coordinator. This position will be responsible for coordinating and leading communication efforts across the office including time-line driven communications to students, faculty, and staff, crafting presentations, aiding with training development and maintaining the website. In addition to creating external communications this position will partner with Office of the Registrar leadership to create communication plans and collateral for special projects and initiatives. This individual will uphold the brand of the University of Arizona, the vision of the Office of the Registrar, and ensure alignment to the strategic imperatives while telling our story in a compelling fashion.

The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the academic record. Serving all students, faculty, academic units, and student support functions; the Office is charged with the implementation of academic and student policies and their alignment to state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. The Office strives to be a leader and thought partner in creating efficient processes that are designed in a way that supports student success and service excellence.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develop, execute, and maintain a comprehensive communications calendar and annual plan to coordinate and manage communication needs across all units within the Office.
• Review and edit all communications to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with the Office's tone style, and messaging standards.
• Ensure all communications adhere to the Office and Arizona Brand identity across all platforms, maintaining consistency in voice and visual presentation.
• Collaborate closely with leadership, project teams, and unit leaders to plan and deliver a variety of communication initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance to project owners on effective communication plans and recommend improvements as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications through metrics such as website traffic, engagement levels, email open/read rates, and post-communication feedback.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to clarity and tone.
• Skills in communicating ideas clearly and effectively across various audiences.
• Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization abilities.
• Abilities in being detail-oriented and accurate in all aspects of work.
• Proficiency skills in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates both creative problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong time management skills; able to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Abilities to thrive in various, collaborative team environments while also working independently.
• Skilled in analyzing communication-related data and recommending strategic improvements.
• Proven leadership skill capabilities with experience guiding teams and projects.
• Skills in collaborating with subject matter experts to develop clear, targeted messaging for internal and external communications.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.