Communications Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Details

Position Type Administrative Working Title Communications Coordinator Classification Title Coordinator College/Division Strategic Enrollment Mgmt (SEM) Department Admissions Hiring Unit Work Location Negotiable Appointment FTE (%) 100 Position Terms/Mo 12 Full/Part time Full Time Annual Salary $56,900 - $60,500

Position Summary

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions mission is to clearly and effectively communicate the features and benefits of the university to prospective students and their families. The Office provides appropriate admissions services, such as recruitment activities and application processing, to assist the university community in enrolling the number and type of students needed to meet the institution's enrollment goals. Our goal is to promote access via clear communication of Oregon Tech's admissions standards, provide admissions support for all of our campuses and sites, and support the University's pursuit of excellence by admitting new students who are capable of persisting successfully to their academic objective at Oregon Tech.

For more information, visit http://www.oit.edu/admissions

Position Summary

The Admissions Communications Coordinator will work closely with Recruitment and Student Success leadership in the development and continuous improvement of the Recruitment Communication Plan, primarily out of the Admissions Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, Slate.

Working independently and under the general guidance of the Assistant Director, this position serves as the primary functional expert for Admissions Recruitment communications, supporting and coordinating recruitment, marketing, and yield efforts by evaluating communication effectiveness, recommending strategic changes, identifying communication gaps, staying abreast of enrollment trends, and developing objectives and performance metrics tied to university enrollment goals.

This position will be responsible for ensuring the timely launch of all campaigns, messaging, and channels making up the Recruitment Communications plan and ensuring continuity of usability, brand, tone, voice, and adherence to best practices.

This position will manage the communications plan, routinely analyzing performance and suggesting content, cadence, tone, and channel strategies to improve recruitment and enrollment and serve as backup to the Assistant Director in communications and operations duties when needed.

This positions working location may be negotiable between the Portland-Metro and Klamath Falls campuses.

Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Ability to track multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure and with frequently changing priorities
• Experience using Slate, Salesforce, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Mainstay, or other automated communication system or CRM
• Demonstrated experience with Technolutions Slate CRM, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or similar foundational coding experience
• Experience communicating with customers through various electronic and print channels via focused campaigns
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in written communication. Ability to adjust communication style to specific audience and adhere to style and branding guidelines.
• Proficiency with Mail Merges functionality, basic email standards, letter generation, and general database architecture.
• Ability to comply with rules and regulations governing communications in the development of automated and ad hoc communications, including but not limited to interpreting policies related to e-marketing, telecommunications, advertising, and university brand standards to ensure compliance for a robust, multi-channeled admissions communications plan
• Experience using MS Office
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete projects and activities in a professional, timely manner while remaining result-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement
• Some evening and weekends will be required beyond standard forty-hour work week
• Strong attention to detail and organization, both written and verbally, time management skills, flexibility and ability to adapt to rapid change
• Demonstrated competency and/or experience working with people from various backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and productive professional relationships, build buy-in among stakeholders, and leverage professional relationships to deliver results. A high level of professionalism is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in web design, social media, and or data analysis
• Prior experience in Admissions or higher education

Application Information

Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 11/17/2026 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial review of applications will begin November 17, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References List

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

For additional information or support, please contact the Office of Human Resources: oithr@oit.edu

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References List

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation