Title: Communication Partner
Application Review Date: September 2, 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
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Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Projects and Client Support, the Communication Partners will support the communication needs of the university’s colleges and divisions. They will focus on increasing awareness and engagement of students, employees, alumni, donors and other key audiences in the events, activities and initiatives of colleges and divisions.
Each partner will work directly with several deans and vice presidents (clients) to help develop communication plans and meet their communication needs, such as formal emails to employees, important college/division announcements, event coverage with content and photos, and newsletters to key stakeholder audiences. In addition, they will help develop social media strategy and assist with content planning, posting and monitoring, as appropriate. The partners will also serve to uphold the university brand guidelines within their assigned colleges and divisions and act as liaisons to the Marketing and Communication team for larger projects that require the assistance of centralized resources.
The Communication Partner is a communication generalist who will learn to work with a variety of digital platforms (related to project management, email marketing, photo management and graphic design) to support the needs of colleges and divisions, including helping them use a portfolio of communication templates to meet their own needs.
The partners will become trusted colleagues for the deans and VPs they support, helping them tap into the resources and tools they need to achieve their communication goals.
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Required Qualifications
Experience developing and executing communication plans (including goals, audiences, messages and success measures), delivering key messages across a variety of platforms, and measuring their effectiveness
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including collaborating with client leaders to understand their needs and set appropriate expectations
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player and independently to produce high-quality results
Demonstrated experience establishing strong relationships with clients or organizational leaders
Basic understanding of developing social media strategy and editorial content
Education: Advanced degree in marketing, communication, advertising, business or a related field or a combination of education, training and work experience at a level equivalent to an advanced degree.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using project management software, such as Lytho, Asana, Hive, Basecamp, Kantata
Experience taking event photos and working in digital photo libraries
Experience using email marketing software
Familiarity with graphic design software, such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and InDesign
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in higher education, journalism or in an advertising, public relations or marketing agency setting
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Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position eligible for telework: No
Hours Per Week: 40, evenings and weekends as required.
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00, evenings and weekends as required
Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
Department: Marketing and Communication
Salary: Commensurate with Experience up to $59,000
Department Contact Name: Gina Stike
Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5585
Department Contact Email: gstike@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
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Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.