Communications Coordinator- AZ- Communications

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

The Communication Coordinator is responsible for proving general administrative and reception support in addition to coordinating communications projects for special events, marketing, public relations, high school outreach, and social media efforts for Midwestern University programs, clinics, and the Office of Communications. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or higher education level in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Special Events, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a communications office is preferred.
• Experience with editing/writing is required.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of constituents.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities and successfully meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly organized.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) is required.
• Ability to routinely lift 20 lbs.; vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye, hearing correctable to normal, ability to tolerate prolonged sitting; ability to stoop, stand, use of fingers, hands and arms; ability to tolerate repeated routine tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an educational environment preferred.
• Experience working with content management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide event support for the Office of Communications including Graduations, White Coat Ceremony, Chippin' in for Students golf outing, Spirit of Service gala, University holiday events, and others as assigned
• Asist with high school health career education programs, including AZ Regional Brain Bee, Health Sciences Career Day, Health Careers Institute, and other new outreach programs as assigned
• Process all check and PO requests and track department budget items
• Write website posts related to news and campus events
• Oversee campus speakers’ bureau and Community Health Lecture Series calendar, topics, and promotional materials
• Prepare bi-annual media news articles report
• Coordinate press releases for student graduation hometown newspapers
• Organize and coordinate the Office storeroom, supply orders, and print material archives
• Assist the Assistant Director, Special Events Manager, Senior Writer, Social Media Coordinator, and/or Marketing Specialist with ongoing projects as needed
• Provide receptionist support to include greeting visitors and answering/routing phone calls and Communications email inquiries
• Provide general administrative support, including Excel spreadsheets, nametags, mailing labels and mailing support, including coordination of university work-study students as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.
• We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.
• We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.
• We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree