Communications Coordinator

Howard University•Washington, DC

1d•$62,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The communications coordinator will oversee the creation and implementation of promotional materials aimed at building and enhancing the College of Arts and Science school brand identity. This position plays a key role within the University, supporting marketing, advertising, public relations, and media outreach efforts to ensure consistent messaging that reflects the Howard University College of Arts & Sciences story across all platforms.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media management, or a related field.
Strong writing, communication, and editing skills, especially for higher education and legal contexts.
Experience managing social media platforms, with a proven track record of growing engagement.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, web analytics, social media management tools, video editing, and various marketing platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or an equivalent field

Nice To Haves

Photography, videography, and video editing skills are a plus.
experience in higher education marketing is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement marketing campaigns tailored to College of Arts & Sciences audiences (prospective students, alumni, faculty, legal professionals).
Plan and execute communications strategies across digital and print platforms.
Monitor and manage social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) to enhance engagement and brand visibility.
Ensure all promotional materials align with the COAS’s mission, goals, and strategies.
Prepare reports and analyze data to measure the impact of communications efforts.
Conduct research to identify opportunities for brand differentiation.
Create and schedule content for social media platforms, engaging with followers and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.