Communications Coordinator

Marymount University • Lexington, MA

1d • $45,400 - $68,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator supports the Manager of Communications across executive communications, internal communications, and content production for Marymount University. This is a hands-on writing and project coordination role suited for a strong early-career communications professional ready to grow into broader strategic responsibility. The Coordinator drafts talking points, internal communications, and supporting materials for the Office of the President; manages the internal communications calendar and produces employee-facing content; and partners with colleagues across the Marketing and Communications team to ensure consistency of brand voice and message.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field required.
• 0–3 years of professional communications experience required.
• Substantive internships and student leadership experience considered.
• Excellent writing skills across formats with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive follow-through.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress preferred).
• Basic familiarity with social media platforms and engagement metrics.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education experience preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred, though it is not a requirement for the position.

Responsibilities

• Draft talking points, briefing memos, internal remarks, and short-form executive communications for the Office of the President, under the direction of the Manager of Communications.
• Support podcast production logistics, including episode preparation, guest research, and post-production communications.
• Prepare prep materials for the President’s speaking engagements, board meetings, and public appearances.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics with the Office of the President for communications-related deliverables.
• Manage the internal communications calendar in partnership with the Manager of Communications.
• Draft, edit, and produce employee newsletters, all-staff announcements, and intranet updates.
• Coordinate with departments across campus to gather content and disseminate timely information.
• Track engagement metrics for internal communications and recommend improvements.
• Draft short-form content for university channels, including announcements, brief feature pieces, and supporting copy for marketing campaigns.
• Provide editorial and proofreading support for content produced across the team.
• Maintain consistency of brand voice and messaging across communications materials.
• Support the Manager of Communications and Content Strategist/Writer on larger writing projects as assigned.
• Manage editorial calendars and project timelines for communications deliverables.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure cross-channel consistency.
• Track and report on communications outputs and metrics.
• Support workflow management for the communications function.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive institutional and personnel information.
• Provide support for special projects, campaigns, and university events as needed.
• Stay current on communications and higher education trends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Communications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full-time employees.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level