Admissions Communication Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Date application must be received for priority consideration by: October 14, 2026
• Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: November 1, 2026
• Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
• Job Family Group: Support Staff
• Support Staff Classification Title: Publications Editor
• Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Admissions
• Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 21, Steps 1-3 - $22.84-$24.99 hourly / $3,958-$4,332 monthly
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Appointment Basis: 12-month
• Time Type: Full-time
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
• This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
• This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Remote Work Type: On-campus
• Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p)
• Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• •Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• •For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• •To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• •Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Admissions Communication Assistant is responsible for assisting the Admissions office in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive and integrated communication plan that focuses on short-term and long-term strategies that will include all written, electronic, and new media efforts. This position will manage daily website maintenance, social media management, tele-counseling team supervision, and creation of publication content. They will also participate in the recruitment, admissions, and matriculation of new students to Southern Oregon University. This position must understand and represent SOU academic programs, admission requirements, residency requirements, housing services, athletics, student activities, and other aspects of the University. They must be able to work with little or no supervision while recruiting students and be able to explain SOU policies independent of direct supervisor, while traveling. They must interact effectively with prospective students, parents, high school and community college counselors, and the community to ensure all questions and needs are addressed in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• •Four years of experience as an editor reviewing and correcting written materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors and modifying copy to conform to standards of style, length and ease of understanding.
• •A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Preferred Requirements

• •Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or other relevant field.
• •Experience working in admissions outreach and recruitment.
• •Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• •Experience working as part of a team.
• •Oregon Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• •Supervision experience.
• •Experience planning and organizing programs on high school and college campuses.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(40% ) PUBLICATIONS

• •Manage content creation and design of prospective and new student communications to include print, email, and web-based publications.
• •Collaborate with a variety of on and off campus colleagues including students, faculty, alumni, staff, and other members of the greater SOU community.

(25%) TECHNOLOGY & VENDOR SOLUTIONS

• •Work with Assistant Director of Admissions Communications, and Admissions Production and Technical Consultant, to strategically utilize and support various solutions (CRM, SMS, AI Chatbot, Virtual Event Platforms, etc.).
• •Collaborate with colleagues and vendors to successfully leverage solutions; participate in discovery and acquisition of new solutions.

(10%) WEBSITE

Manage the content of Admissions website. Communicate with campus constituents regarding updates to include important dates, academic majors, campus visits, and various campaigns.

(10%) SOCIAL MEDI A

Manage the content of Admissions website. Communicate with campus constituents regarding updates to include important dates, academic majors, campus visits, and various campaigns

(5%) MAILINGS

Assist in the coordination of recruitment mailings.

(5%) RECRUITMENT

• •Participate in Admissions/campus programs. Events include Preview programs, Raider Registration/Orientation, campus visits (group and individual), and other recruitment programs.
• •Work with Associate Director and Director of Admissions in executing all aspects of recruitment programs.

(5%) Oher Duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• •Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• •Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
• •Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.
• •Expressed ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• •Strong analytical and research skills; demonstrated ability to gather, evaluate, and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
• •Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.
• •Great ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• •Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters
• •Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• •Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• •Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications. Working knowledge of MAC and PC platforms, and packages such as Adobe In Design, Photoshop, Cascade, MS Office (Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint) to prepare graphic designs, marketing materials, documents, spreadsheets, publications and reports, social media platforms, internet, email and online calendaring
• •Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwor