Coordinator II - Content Writer/Editor at InsideHigherEd

Requisition:202500369STitle:Coordinator II - Content Writer/EditorFLSA status:ExemptHiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 09. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.Occupational Category:ProfessionalDepartment:Enrollment Marketing & CommunicationsDivision:Division of EnrollmentOpen Date:11/21/2025Open Until Filled:YesEducational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field. Two years of relevant experience. Experience in Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs complex coordinating activities for the Enrollment Marketing & Communications team. Writes content for a range of mediums, including online and print. Proofreads and edits content for various audiences, including prospective and current students, staff, and faculty.Primary Responsibilities:Creates and curates communications and communication plans for a variety of audiences across various platforms. Collaborates with the Director of Enrollment Marketing & Communications (EMC) and other departmental staff, as well as campus partners, to ensure messaging sent to students and prospective students from Enrollment departments is clear, consistent, and aligned with institutional priorities and enrollment goals. Ensures all communications adhere to the university’s brand and tone, as established by Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Edits and proofreads ad hoc and routine Admissions and Enrollment communications (e.g., emails, text messages, social media posts, webpages, newsletters, memos, presentations) to ensure clarity, call to action, and consistency. Works with EMC team to collect and analyze feedback on communication effectiveness and make improvements as needed. Assists in overseeing communications calendars to ensure consistent and timely messaging to current students. Assists with the development of content for communication campaigns, reports, webpages, and presentations. Prepares training and operation manuals and materials as needed. Assists Enrollment Marketing & Communications teams with various marketing, communications, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.Other Specifications:Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to effectively collaborate with staff, students, faculty, and administrators. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills. Proficiency in setting and meeting deadlines. Ability to identify and respond to trends in higher education communications and marketing and institutional needs. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Emma, Gecko Engage, and/or EAB Navigate is desired.Full Time Part Time:Full TimeQuicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45518EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report