Communication Specialist

Job Summary

Working as a Communications Specialist for Chartwells Higher Education at the Western Washington University (WWU) will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do, and you will have a high level of interaction with key customers at both Chartwells and WWU. In this position, you will provide high-level support to the Executive Leadership Team; as well as crafting, coordinating, and facilitating enterprise-wide communications, and essential communications between Chartwells and our UNR client.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications, Public Relations, Marketing & Media Relations

Create and implement general and crisis communication plans

Develop and write copy for newsletters, events and programs for use on-line and offline, including but not limited to press releases, social media posts, budget narratives and internal and external email communications

Lead the development and distribution of print and electronic collateral

Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication team to develop content for paid, owned and earned media

Manage and develop key communications with Corporation Board members

Build, maintain relationships with key media and partner organizations for information sharing and co-marketing

Work with university communicators to ensure coordinated promotion, appropriate use of brands and facilitate information sharing

Conceptualize and create opportunities to engage with the local and national partners, including key speaking opportunities

Identify and propose internal narratives to help promote awareness of the Corporation and Administration to the media and general public

Establish, maintain and report on relevant metrics and results for all communication programs

Organize and manage other special events, projects and programs as needed

Additional duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of two years in related communications or public relations field experience

Exceptional organizational and computer skills

Highly motivated, flexible and capable of multi-tasking

Make sound judgments, using tact and diplomacy to respond to conflicts and problems

Manage a broad range of high level and thoughtful interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and maintain confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including speaking in public

Proven resourcefulness to work under pressure and to work with tight deadlines

Experience with various e-mail marketing and press management software

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.