Campus & Community Engagement Specialist

About the role

The Campus & Community Engagement Specialist supports the planning, coordination and delivery of communication activities across Campus & Community. The role contributes to communication campaigns, content development, digital channel updates and stakeholder coordination, while keeping consistency with KAUST and C&C standards. It is expected to work with increasing independence, exercise sound editorial judgement and support the Engagement Lead in coordinating communication outputs.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, development and delivery of targeted communication and engagement campaigns across designated channels.
• Draft clear, accurate and audience-appropriate copy, content briefs, executive summaries and regular campaign updates.
• Publish approved announcements and manage, update and maintain assigned sections of the C&C website using CMS platforms.
• Create, schedule and publish approved content while monitoring basic performance metrics across social media tools.
• Create key visuals, layouts and multimedia assets using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure consistent tone, style and messaging in line with KAUST and C&C branding guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal proponents, GBC, consultants and external service partners on objectives, timelines and audience needs.
• Proofread, fact-check and translate technical service updates into clear messages, following approval workflows and using project tracking software.
• Provide day-to-day operational support, step up to lead activities during team absences and work flexible hours for events.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Media, Copywriting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, copywriting or corporate communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal English, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to escalate content risks or approval gaps.
• Ability to stay organised, meet strict deadlines and work independently.

Required skills

• Website publishing via CMS platforms and social media scheduling and analytics tools.
• Basic graphic design with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar; photography and video editing experience preferred.

Applications are made through Eram Talent.