College of Business - Creative Communications Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Edmond, OK 73034Position Type: StaffSalary Range: $21.63 - $21.63 HourlyJob Category: OTRS ClassifiedPosition Classification Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt, and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO? The hourly rate is $21.63 which translates to $45,000.00 per year. General Schedule Position typically works 40 hours per week Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. Position Overview The Creative Communications Coordinator shapes how the UCO College of Business presents itself to external audiences through authentic, creative, and intentional communications. This role is responsible for the College’s voice across social media, digital platforms, press releases, newsletters, and event-related communications—ensuring that everything shared reflects pride in the College, alignment with its values, and a strong sense of identity. While this position does not manage direct relationships with external audiences, it plays a key role in shaping the College’s public presence through storytelling, visual content, and creative communications. The coordinator serves as a culture carrier for the College of Business, bringing creativity, authenticity, and a “bleed bronze and blue” mindset to everything produced and shared. This role also supports the College’s strategic approach to events by helping leadership prioritize initiatives that foster meaningful engagement and maximize impact, while serving as the communications lead for select high-priority events. Job Duties: Creative Communications & Storytelling Execute communications strategies in coordination with college leadership, emphasizing creativity, authenticity, and voice. Create and distribute content for external audiences – including social media posts, newsletters, annual report, event promotions, announcements, press releases, blogs, emails, and talking points – translating the work, people, and culture of the College into compelling stories and visual content. Support faculty, staff, and students in sharing information that originates from college initiatives, programs, or priorities, ensuring alignment with college identity and messaging. Collaborate with University Communications on press releases and media-related materials as needed. Social Media & Digital Presence Manage the College’s social media platforms with a focus on authentic engagement and representation of college-led initiatives. Curate and create digital content — including graphics, short-form videos, photos, and stories — that reflects the College’s culture, values, and priorities, integrating it into a flexible content plan that highlights meaningful moments and initiatives. Monitor engagement metrics to assess impact and inform content decisions. Stay current with social media trends and recommend improvements aligned with the College’s voice and goals. Digital Communications & Web Presence Manage and maintain the College website in coordination with University Communications, ensuring content is accurate, current, accessible, and on brand. Ensure digital content meets University accessibility standards and brand guidelines. Identify opportunities to enhance the College’s web presence, storytelling, and engagement. Events Communications & Key Initiatives Lead communications and promotional efforts for College-led events, including select flagship events assigned by leadership, emphasizing intentionality, alignment, and meaningful impact, and supporting other events as directed without serving as primary planner. Participate in internal committees or working groups to prioritize events and coordinate messaging across the College. Marketing & Visual Content Development Design or coordinate creative materials – including digital graphics, flyers, invitations, programs, and promotional content – for College initiatives, ensuring compliance with University brand standards while preserving creative integrity. Support photo shoots, video projects, and other visual storytelling initiatives, and update digital signage and internal displays with current College news and highlights. Collaboration & Additional Responsibilities Maintain organized records and examples of communications and creative initiatives. Serve on College or University committees as requested. Perform other duties that support the College’s communications and engagement goals. Qualified/Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field, with approximately 1+ years of professional experience applying communications, social media, content creation, or related skills beyond coursework or internships (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Qualified/Experience Preferred Demonstrated experience or strong interest in creative communications, social media, digital content, or storytelling. Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative tools. Familiarity with social media analytics and engagement metrics. Experience supporting communications for events or institutional initiatives. Familiarity with AP style is helpful but not required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong creative instincts and comfort experimenting with new ideas and formats. Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated creative thinking and ability to generate original, engaging content for digital, print, and social media channels. Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing, and storytelling, with an emphasis on authenticity and clarity. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital content tools. Professional demeanor with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and colleagues across the University. Familiarity with web content management, accessibility standards, and digital engagement best practices. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualifications