Coordinator of Community Relations and Recruiting

Position Information

Posting Number SF02217 Job Title Coordinator of Community Relations and Recruiting Position Number 106916 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department COEDU Dean's Office Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by

10/03/2026. Applications received after 10/03/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Serve as communications and marketing lead for the College of Education (COEDU). Key responsibilities include developing and writing content for college websites, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters, and other outreach and program collateral materials. Communicate to the URI community, and to the broader University community of alumni, donors, parents, and friends. Plan, prepare and write newsletters, annual reports and other scheduled communications, as well coordinate press releases with the Media Team in External Relations & Communications. Manage social media outreach on a daily basis. Promote college events across platforms. Lead the development of the college annual reports. Lead creation and production of COEDU materials (videos, logos, brochures, annual reports.) Work collaboratively with External Relations and Communications to recommend, design, and implement programs and strategies addressing the information needs of COEDU. Coordinate with the Foundation and Alumni Engagement to develop a cohesive integrated alumni and community engagement communications plan for COEDU.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively communicate the College's overall mission, vision, and messaging to key audiences.

Develop, research, write, and edit articles, outreach materials, social media posts, and online content, in collaboration with the Media and Communications Team in the Department of External Relations and Communications geared towards varying audiences.

Update College websites with events and news and project developments. Work with the Web Team in the Department of External Relations and Communications in meeting web content standards.

Coordinate deadlines and monitor schedules with Publications & Creative Services team in External Relations and Communications throughout all stages of print and electronic publications production.

Maintain a good working relationship with other University departments and units. Monitor workflow by effectively managing and organizing projects and staff to meet demands within available resources.

Create content for relevant social media platforms, highlighting college events, programs, activities, etc. Create a larger "digital footprint" for the College of Education, geared towards recruitment, parental awareness/involvement, alumni engagement, etc.

Coordinate and assure timely delivery of collateral materials necessary for academic programs, special events, and general marketing.

Serve as the point person for photography and video assignments.

Plan and coordinate all stages of annual report development, production, and distribution for the colleges.

Work closely with College's leadership to support fundraising and stewardship mandates.

Supervise and train graduate and undergraduate help and interns. Create a positive work environment that encourages the exchange of ideas. Collaborate to develop events geared towards building a community within the College's student population.

Attend College events, including evening events, and activities to gather information for outreach content.

Engage with College Alumni through newsletters, outreach, and support the College Advisory Board.

Create a recruitment plan focused on specific program areas.

Attend conferences and college fairs in- and out-of-state (minimum of three per year). Serve as a liaison for prospective students with College Faculty.

Devise systems to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of social media communications in addressing the needs of various audiences.

Develop an annual community relations and recruiting strategic plan to include measurable goals, strategic initiatives and identify gaps.

Collaborate with University Communications and Marketing (UCM) to ensure College marketing strategies, campaigns, and communications align with University brand standards, messaging, voice, visual identity, and strategic priorities.

Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns to support college priorities, including recruitment, reputation, engagement, and community outreach initiatives.

Develop marketing strategies that incorporate multiple platforms, including paid digital media, social media, email, web, print, events, and other traditional marketing tactics to reach targeted audiences.

Plan, implement, and evaluate paid digital advertising campaigns, including audience targeting, campaign optimization, budget management, and performance reporting.

Use marketing analytics, campaign performance data, and audience insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, optimize campaigns, and inform future marketing strategies.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computer and related software, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Dropbox, website content management systems such as WordPress, database management and spreadsheet software, as well as electronic event and newsletter software such as iModules and Mailchimp.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree with minimum of five years' experience in OR Master's degree with as minimum of three years of full-time experience in marketing, public relations, communications, writing, reporting, and/or editing.

2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to write user-friendly text for websites and other digital publications.

5. Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining web pages and online content.

6. Demonstrated use of social media and its use to reach targeted audiences with segmented messages.

7. Demonstrated ability to coordinate numerous and varied projects.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

9. Demonstrated experience with marketing campaigns, including developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

10. Knowledge of paid digital marketing strategies, including digital advertising platforms, audience targeting, campaign measurement, and optimization.

11. Knowledge of social media strategy, content development, platform best practices, and performance analytics.

12. Ability to develop marketing materials and advertising creative across multiple channels, including digital advertisements, print collateral, email communications, and promotional materials.

13. Ability to translate institutional goals into actionable marketing strategies, messaging, and campaigns for defined audiences.

14. Demonstrated experience using analytics and performance data to evaluate marketing campaigns, measure effectiveness, and inform future strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated marketing and communications and/or media relations experience at an institution of higher education.

2. Demonstrated familiarity with WordPress content management systems.

3. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 09/17/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document: the work samples/portfolio should highlight work connected to multiple

key duties/responsibilities (as one complete document).

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

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