Communication coordinator

Pay Range: Targeted salary: $50,300.00 annually

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Position Introduction:

The Oklahoma Center for Education Policy (OCEP), housed at the University of Oklahoma, seeks a Communication Coordinator to support the Center's research, communications, and external engagement efforts. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to help translate research into accessible content for policymakers, educators, journalists, and the public. The Communication Coordinator will play an important role in expanding OCEP's reach and impact by supporting research projects, managing communications channels, coordinating social media and digital outreach, and helping track the policy and media impact of the Center's work. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills, an interest in education policy, and a commitment to evidence-based policymaking in Oklahoma. This position is well suited for a recent college graduate or early-career professional interested in policy, education, research organizations, or public policy communications.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Advertising or related field requiring extensive writing experience.
• 18 months experience in graphic design and layout, writing, and researching information.

Department Preferences:

Communications and Public Engagement:

• Manage the dissemination of OCEP publications, blog posts, and public-facing research summaries.
• Assist in drafting website content, email communications, and other public materials related to OCEP research.
• Manage OCEP's social media presence and contribute to the development of digital communication strategies to expand the Center's reach.
• Prepare media materials and communications related to new research releases.

Impact Tracking and External Relations:

• Maintain systems to track the impact of OCEP research, including media mentions, policy citations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with outreach to policymakers, education leaders, journalists, and partner organizations.
• Coordinate events such as research briefings, policy discussions, and public forums hosted by OCEP.
• Administrative and Project Coordination: Provide logistical and organizational support for research projects and public events.
• Assist with project timelines, document management, and coordination across OCEP initiatives.

Research Support:

• Assist with the production of research reports, policy briefs, and other publications related to Oklahoma education policy.
• Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and basic data analysis to support research projects.
• Assist with preparing charts, tables, and summaries for reports and presentations.
• Support the organization and documentation of datasets used in OCEP research.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes