Communication Specialist (2 Positions) Job at New River Community College in Nor

Communication Specialist (2 Positions)

Department: DL ONLINE COURSE DEVELOPMENT

Position Number: FP548A & FP063A

Location: Remote

Job Summary The Communications Specialist supports the strategic communication needs of the Division of Digital Transformation & Technology by developing clear, engaging, and professional content for all audiences. This role is responsible for crafting both persuasive marketing copy (ads, social, email, web) and essential division‑wide communications (emails, announcements, presentations, web pages). The Communications Specialist will collaborate with the Communications Team to produce a variety of content and must be proficient in working across all content formats to deliver consistent, brand‑aligned messages. This position is ideal for a creative professional with a passion for storytelling, whether through exceptional writing or professional visual design.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field of study required. Or a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or other related field of study with related work experience equivalent to a master’s degree in the proceeding fields
• Considerable experience in marketing copywriting, content creation, digital marketing, or public relations/communications in a professional setting.
• Exceptional competency in one of two areas: advanced copywriting/editing OR visual design/presentation skills.
  • Writing: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail; skilled in writing short, persuasive, and effective copy.
  • Visual: Working experience creating professional, visually engaging PowerPoint/slide presentations; Basic design experience in creating professional content within brand guidelines.
• Strong understanding of branding, messaging, and audience engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced academic environment.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and anticipate communication needs in a dynamic setting.
• Basic knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with higher education organizational structures, priorities, and communication needs.

Conditions of Employment

• The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations. Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed. Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents: Supplemental Questions

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward‑focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.