Inside Higher Ed
Communications Manager
– Inside Higher Ed
Location:
Bethany Campus – Bethany, OK
Type:
Staff, Full‑Time
Education:
4‑Year Degree
Travel:
Up to 25%
Work Schedule:
Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Job Summary The Communications Manager supports the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives that advance the university’s mission and strengthen its brand. This role coordinates internal and external communications, sharing the SNU story, and works closely with marketing, creative, and campus partners to ensure consistent messaging that supports student recruitment, donor engagement, and community relations.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Administration and Communications to support internal communication fostering campus connection, community, and mission alignment.
Serve as manager for key projects within the Communications and Marketing teams.
Coordinate with departments to ensure key information is communicated clearly and consistently both internally and externally, elevating stories of student success, faculty achievement, alumni impact, and institutional distinctives.
Research, write, and edit content for a variety of audiences and platforms including web, newsletters, print, and social media.
Assist the CUGS and PGS Marketing teams with researching, writing, and editing stories that enhance recruitment efforts; assist with event marketing for recruitment events as needed.
Manage and oversee the university’s Canva account and templates, training departments on usage within the brand standards.
Act as key liaison between Marketing & Communications and other university departments.
Coordinate development and purchasing of promotional items distributed by university departments.
Assist in planning and executing major campaigns and events that promote enrollment, alumni engagement, and donor relations.
Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure communication materials align with brand standards.
Contribute to social media and web content strategy to ensure accurate, engaging, and mission‑aligned messaging.
Qualifications Required:
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong Christian commitment, and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in God’s image and should be treated with dignity and respect.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Mass Communications, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast‑paced environment.
Typing and spelling competency.
Proficiency with computer software including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Monday, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Experience with various types of university or marketing communications preferred.
Preferred:
Experience in higher education.
Proven experience as a content writer or copywriter.
Portfolio of relevant writing samples.
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, with additional work direction from department staff.
Exercised:
May coordinate work assignments for student employees.
Apply Online Apply for this position at
Southern Nazarene Careers .
Benefits
Family health insurance plan (shared cost)
Long‑term disability insurance
Dental insurance
Group life insurance
Retirement matching
Tuition remission
Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
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– Inside Higher Ed
Location:
Bethany Campus – Bethany, OK
Type:
Staff, Full‑Time
Education:
4‑Year Degree
Travel:
Up to 25%
Work Schedule:
Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Job Summary The Communications Manager supports the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives that advance the university’s mission and strengthen its brand. This role coordinates internal and external communications, sharing the SNU story, and works closely with marketing, creative, and campus partners to ensure consistent messaging that supports student recruitment, donor engagement, and community relations.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Administration and Communications to support internal communication fostering campus connection, community, and mission alignment.
Serve as manager for key projects within the Communications and Marketing teams.
Coordinate with departments to ensure key information is communicated clearly and consistently both internally and externally, elevating stories of student success, faculty achievement, alumni impact, and institutional distinctives.
Research, write, and edit content for a variety of audiences and platforms including web, newsletters, print, and social media.
Assist the CUGS and PGS Marketing teams with researching, writing, and editing stories that enhance recruitment efforts; assist with event marketing for recruitment events as needed.
Manage and oversee the university’s Canva account and templates, training departments on usage within the brand standards.
Act as key liaison between Marketing & Communications and other university departments.
Coordinate development and purchasing of promotional items distributed by university departments.
Assist in planning and executing major campaigns and events that promote enrollment, alumni engagement, and donor relations.
Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure communication materials align with brand standards.
Contribute to social media and web content strategy to ensure accurate, engaging, and mission‑aligned messaging.
Qualifications Required:
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong Christian commitment, and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in God’s image and should be treated with dignity and respect.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Mass Communications, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast‑paced environment.
Typing and spelling competency.
Proficiency with computer software including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Monday, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Experience with various types of university or marketing communications preferred.
Preferred:
Experience in higher education.
Proven experience as a content writer or copywriter.
Portfolio of relevant writing samples.
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, with additional work direction from department staff.
Exercised:
May coordinate work assignments for student employees.
Apply Online Apply for this position at
Southern Nazarene Careers .
Benefits
Family health insurance plan (shared cost)
Long‑term disability insurance
Dental insurance
Group life insurance
Retirement matching
Tuition remission
Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
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