Digital Communications Coordinator

FAU Open · verified Sep 13, 2026

Boca Raton Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at FAU. Boca Raton · full-time · $50,000–$55,000 base.

SalaryStated by FAU

$50,000 – $55,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Coordinate university marketing projects, timelines, approvals, dependencies, and communications calendars
Produce, test, schedule, and send email campaigns for fundraising, alumni, events, stewardship, and executive communications
Maintain Foundation and Alumni websites, including pages, landing pages, audits, and content updates
Support paid social, campaign reporting, quality assurance, and digital asset organization
Coordinate cross-functional marketing support for university events, initiatives, and institutional priorities

What you bring

A relevant master's degree, or a relevant bachelor's degree plus two years in marketing, communications, digital media, or project management
Experience with email marketing campaigns and website content
Strong writing, organization, and project management abilities
Experience handling multiple deadline-driven projects and coordinating stakeholders
Experience with marketing automation, content management systems, web publishing, segmentation, planning, or digital analytics

Who this fits

This role suits someone who can manage concurrent digital communications work across email, websites, campaigns, and university stakeholders. It is based in Boca Raton and follows a Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. A resume and cover letter are required, and finalists must provide official sealed transcripts and complete employment screenings.

From the employer

Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Digital Communications Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL.

The Digital Communications Coordinator position works to enhance the University’s public image, increase awareness about FAU’s faculty, staff, students and programs, and to ensure consistency of image and quality in all marketing/public relations communications.

Summary of Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator for university marketing projects from intake through completion.

Develop and manage campaign timelines, ensuring stakeholders meet deadlines and projects remain on schedule.

Maintain the master communications calendar and coordinate message timing across multiple departments and initiatives.

Track deliverables, approvals, and dependencies to ensure seamless execution of fundraising and engagement campaigns.

Identify workflow improvements and contribute to the development of scalable marketing processes and procedures.

Assist with paid social media coordination, including campaign setup support, content alignment, audience coordination, and performance tracking.

Coordinate marketing support for university-wide events, campaigns, and special initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration.

Help connect Advancement marketing needs with broader university priorities, ensuring campaigns and communications reflect institutional goals and brand standards.

Collaborate with the marketing team to support shared projects, align messaging, and ensure consistent execution across channels.
Manage the production, testing, scheduling, and deployment of email communications across Institutional Advancement.
Support fundraising appeals, alumni engagement initiatives, stewardship communications, event promotions, and executive communications.

Coordinate audience segmentation and list requests in partnership with Advancement Services.

Maintain quality control standards across all email campaigns, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with university standards.

Support performance analysis and recommend enhancements to improve engagement and effectiveness.
Serve as the day-to-day manager of Foundation and Alumni web properties.
Maintain website content and ensure information remains accurate, current, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Create new web pages and campaign landing pages in support of fundraising and engagement initiatives.

Conduct regular website audits and content refreshes to improve usability, content quality, and user experience.

Coordinate web-related requests and collaborate with stakeholders to support evolving business needs.
Assist in maintaining campaign performance records and reporting materials.
Conduct quality assurance reviews for emails, websites, and digital marketing assets.

Help identify opportunities to improve campaign execution, operational efficiency, and stakeholder experience.

Maintain organized digital asset libraries, project documentation, and campaign records.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field; or a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field, and two years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media, or project management required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing email marketing campaigns and website content.

Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Strong written, organizational, and project management skills.

Experience in higher education, nonprofit, alumni relations, or advancement communications.

Experience with marketing automation.

Experience working with content management systems and web publishing tools.

Familiarity with audience segmentation, campaign planning, and digital analytics.

Experience coordinating with creative teams, vendors, and multiple stakeholders.

Salary:

$50,000 - $55,000 Annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of University Communications: Digital Communications

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-09-25

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.