Baylor University is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Communications to provide leadership to the marketing, communications, and creative design of all New Student Programs departmental programs and initiatives. This position collaborates with department staff and campus partners to conceptualize and implement messaging campaigns related to orientation and transition programs, student leadership recruitment, and initiatives that support the flourishing of first- and second-year students at Baylor. The Senior Coordinator creates visual designs and written copy across a wide range of media, and plays a vital project management role for the department.
A Master's degree and one year of relevant work experience is required. A Master's degree and three years of relevant experience is preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
Lead branding and creative product development for departmental programs, recruitment efforts, and events
Create visual assets for social media, print, websites, email, online modules, and digital media
Ensure marketing style and messaging align across all communication platforms and adhere to Baylor branding guidelines
Oversee video project needs and assets, whether produced internally or in collaboration with institutional or external partners
Develop comprehensive student-facing communications plans to engage and inform students-and occasionally families-with effective messaging that supports student success
Write / edit copy for email marketing, websites, print publications, video and presentation scripts
Build and manage outgoing email communications
Work with partners to coordinate messaging across the new student matriculation process
Implement creative strategies to support student leader recruitment efforts
Participate in the Division of Student Life Communications Work Team
Provide leadership for office marketing campaigns, including for welcome programs, new student onboarding steps, student leader recruitment, and first- and second-year student support efforts
Collaborate with team members to conceptualize and implement comprehensive campaigns
Establish campaign and project timelines and ensure collaborative progress toward completion
Liaise with vendors and providers on product and asset timelines
Coordinate with campus partners regarding deadlines for requested content
Provide in-person staff support for departmental programs, particularly during summer months
Alongside others within the team, represent the department at activities such as prospective student events and recruitment activities
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
About Us: Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.