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Position: Unit Communication Coordinator

Status: Staff/Full Time

Area: Sharon Walker School of Education

Supervisor: Assistant Dean of Operations

Updated: July 15, 2026

Job Summary:

Coordinate and manage the internal and external communication operations of the Sharon Walker School of Education and provide administrative support for the Dean of the School of Education and Assistant Dean of Operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the Dean of the School of Education with calendar management, correspondence, presentations, grant administration, student awards/certificates, and special projects.
2. Plan and deploy communication strategies across the unit, in consultation with the Assistant Dean of Operations, Graduate Education Program Enrollment Manager, and the Dean as appropriate.
3. Support the Assistant Dean for Operations in responding to inquiries, tracking prospective graduate students, and updating data sets as requested.
4. Maintain social media and online platforms for the School of Education.
5. Develop School of Education promotional and program materials that comply with university standards and brand protocols.
6. Prepare text for graduate education catalog updates and perform final editing and formatting duties to our other unit publications, i.e., handbooks, directories, newsletters, and promotional materials, i.e. student support flyers, program information sheets, event invitations.
7. Provide support for executing unit marketing strategies for the promotion of all programs.
8. Format and distribute routine newsletters for students, part time faculty, and alumni as directed by the Assistant Dean of Operations and/or the Dean.
9. Assist with technology for unit meetings and events, as appropriate.
10. Plan unit events, such as TI Summer Institute, New Student Welcome Picnic, Convocation, Teacher of the Year, and Senior Celebration, and others as requested by the Dean or Assistant Dean of Operations.
11. Maintain Unit Calendars, assist the Dean with various meeting agendas, and organize meeting minutes.
12. Schedule and track prospective student visits, send follow up communication, and provide activity reports to the dean and department head.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Google Suite, Canva, Social Media platforms

• Basic knowledge of marketing skills

• Graphic design for digital view books, promotional flyers, presentations, etc.

• Digital File Management and File Sharing

• Extensive organizational, communication, and computer skills

• Ability to relate well to the general public, students, and faculty

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Three (3) years experience in a related field