What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Engagement and Communication Specialist (Internal Employment Opportunity) position at Oregonstate?
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Supplemental Question (upload as a separate document).
Describe your experience leading or supporting projects that required simultaneous responsibility for communications, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and project management. Provide specific examples and indicate your level of responsibility for each activity.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Jeffrey Todd
Jeffrey.todd@oregonstate.edu
(541) 737-9062
Job Summary:
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity
Marketing Services & Solutions (MSS), a division of University Relations and Marketing, is seeking a Strategic Engagement and Communication Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
Marketing Services & Solutions (MSS), a division of University Relations and Marketing, is Oregon State University's integrated marketing, creative services, production, event, and engagement organization. MSS brings together marketing strategists, designers, writers, digital specialists, photographers, videographers, event professionals, and production experts to deliver innovative solutions that advance the university's mission and strategic priorities. Through its unique one-stop-shop model, MSS partners with colleges, divisions, research programs, and university leadership to tell the stories that shape Oregon State's future and strengthen its impact across Oregon and around the world. [solutions....nstate.edu]
This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, executive-level event planning, and university-wide initiatives. The Strategic Engagement and Communications Specialist will collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, researchers, community partners, and creative professionals to develop compelling communications, build meaningful relationships, and support high-visibility projects that advance OSU's most important priorities. Candidates who are energized by variety, collaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work will find a supportive and innovative team environment that values professional growth, strategic thinking, and meaningful contributions. Learn more about Marketing Services & Solutions at https://solutions.oregonstate.edu and Oregon State University at https://oregonstate.edu
Key Responsibilities
Develop content for web, email, presentations, social media, reports, and marketing materials.
Translate complex initiatives and research into clear, compelling communications
Plan and execute events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Support communications strategies, marketing campaigns, and audience engagement efforts.
Coordinate multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Advance university-wide strategic initiatives through communications, outreach, and project support.
Build relationships with university leaders, faculty, researchers, and external partners.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, public relations, project management, event planning, or a related field.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Experience utilizing project management and collaboration tools.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education, research, nonprofit, government, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations.
Experience supporting strategic initiatives, organizational priorities, or cross-functional projects.
Familiarity with integrated marketing and communications planning.
Experience participating in creative development, campaign planning, or brand implementation efforts.
Experience developing content for multiple communication channels and audiences.
Experience planning and executing events ranging from executive-level meetings to large public-facing programs.
Experience working with senior leaders, faculty, researchers, community partners, and industry stakeholders.
This position primarily works in a typical office setting, but does require travel. Travel can be both local and overnight as needed for support of engagement events, site visits, etc...Salary Range:Anticipated Start Date:2026-08-31Anticipated End Date:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.