Communications Specialist – Education & Advancement

About the role

The Communications Specialist will support the Education & Advancement sector by planning and executing internal and external communication initiatives. This role creates high‑quality materials that strengthen stakeholder engagement and align with the organization’s brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and proofread emails, newsletters, reports, presentations, web content, and announcements.
• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns and strategic initiatives.
• Create executive‑level presentations, briefing materials, and visual assets using PowerPoint, Canva, and other design tools.
• Produce storytelling content that promotes programs, initiatives, and achievements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure consistent messaging.
• Collaborate with branding, design teams, and external vendors to meet quality and branding standards.
• Support event‑related communication and branding activities, including invitations, digital assets, signage, and promotional materials.
• Maintain communication calendars, project trackers, and monitor timelines for timely delivery.
• Ensure all outputs comply with corporate branding guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or a similar role.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project‑management abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills for cross‑department collaboration.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Canva for visual communication.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with web content management systems.