What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST position at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans?
Closing date: November 29, 2026
Title: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Employee Type: Unclassified Staff
Department: CHANCELLOR
Campus Location: CHANCELLOR
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting and executing the organization's strategic communications initiatives. This position is responsible for creating compelling content, managing social media channels, and contributing to internal and external communications efforts. The ideal candidate will bring 2–3 years of experience in marketing, public relations, or communications—preferably in the healthcare or higher education sectors—and demonstrate strong skills in content creation, visual design, and video editing. The position requires a professional demeanor and strong communication skills as the candidate will be working directly with senior and executive level leaders, elected officials, and community leaders
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's
Required Field of Study: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
Number of years required to perform the job: 2 years
Type of experience required to perform the job: Relevant professional experience
Substitution: Internships at a professional level can substitute for years of work experience
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
Salary : $43,962 - $58,341