Communications Coordinator

Position Information 
Working Title:  Communications Coordinator
Position Type: Administrative 
Classification Title: Coordinator
College/Division: Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM)
Department: Admissions
Work Location: Negotiable 
Position Terms: 12
Full/Part-Time: Full Time
Appointment FTE (%): 100
Exempt/Non Exempt: Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Benefits Eligible 
Salary Range: $56,900 - $60,500 (annually)
Link to Apply: Oregon Institute of Technology Portal | Communications Coordinator

Position Summary:
The Admissions Communications Coordinator will work closely with Recruitment and Student Success leadership in the development and continuous improvement of the Recruitment Communication Plan, primarily out of the Admissions Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, Slate.

Working independently and under the general guidance of the Assistant Director, this position serves as the primary functional expert for Admissions Recruitment communications, supporting and coordinating recruitment, marketing, and yield efforts by evaluating communication effectiveness, recommending strategic changes, identifying communication gaps, staying abreast of enrollment trends, and developing objectives and performance metrics tied to university enrollment goals.

This position will be responsible for ensuring the timely launch of all campaigns, messaging, and channels making up the Recruitment Communications plan and ensuring continuity of usability, brand, tone, voice, and adherence to best practices.

This position will manage the communications plan, routinely analyzing performance and suggesting content, cadence, tone, and channel strategies to improve recruitment and enrollment and serve as backup to the Assistant Director in communications and operations duties when needed.

This positions working location may be negotiable between the Portland-Metro and Klamath Falls campuses.

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Ability to track multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure and with frequently changing priorities
• Experience using Slate, Salesforce, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Mainstay, or other automated communication system or CRM
• Demonstrated experience with Technolutions Slate CRM, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or similar foundational coding experience
• Experience communicating with customers through various electronic and print channels via focused campaigns
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in written communication. Ability to adjust communication style to specific audience and adhere to style and branding guidelines.
• Proficiency with Mail Merges functionality, basic email standards, letter generation, and general database architecture.
• Ability to comply with rules and regulations governing communications in the development of automated and ad hoc communications, including but not limited to interpreting policies related to e-marketing, telecommunications, advertising, and university brand standards to ensure compliance for a robust, multi-channeled admissions communications plan
• Experience using MS Office
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete projects and activities in a professional, timely manner while remaining result-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement
• Some evening and weekends will be required beyond standard forty-hour work week
• Strong attention to detail and organization, both written and verbally, time management skills, flexibility and ability to adapt to rapid change
• Demonstrated competency and/or experience working with people from various backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and productive professional relationships, build buy-in among stakeholders, and leverage professional relationships to deliver results. A high level of professionalism is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in web design, social media, and or data analysis
• Prior experience in Admissions or higher education

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are exclusively collected through the Oregon Tech Job Board. To view the full posting, or to submit an application, please visit: Oregon Institute of Technology Portal | Communications Coordinator

The initial review of applications will begin November 17, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.