Hofstra University
Communications Assistant
🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $46K
💻 Communications
🗓️ October 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop, write, and edit email content for communications.
- Monitor email analytics to evaluate campaign success and make improvements.
- Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Communications and Assistant Director to execute communication plans aligned with division goals.
- Coordinate with departments to ensure consistent and strategic communications.
- Support promotion of university events through effective communication strategies.
- Create promotional materials and coordinate email campaigns with event organizers.
- Ensure all content follows university brand guidelines and messaging.
- Requires Bachelor's degree and 0-1 years of related experience.
- Preferred experience with CMS systems like Slate and familiarity with HTML/CSS for email templates.
- Salary offered is $45,900 with benefits including paid time off, tuition remission, and retirement plan contributions.
Communications Assistant Full Description
Position Title | Communications Assistant
Position Number | 896507
Position Category | Administration
School/Division | Enrollment Management
Department | Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Undergraduate Admissions
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description | Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communication for Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, the Communications Assistant supports the planning, creation, and management of electronic marketing campaigns. The role requires strong command of the English language, including grammar, composition, and usage, as well as the ability to manage administrative responsibilities in compliance with Hofstra University, Colonial Athletic Conference, and NCAA regulations. The ideal candidate brings a blend of creative and technical skills, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to advancing the University’s communication goals.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develops, writes, and edits email content for various communications. Monitors email analytics to assess the success of campaigns and make data-driven improvements. Collaborates with the Director of Strategic Communications and the Assistant Director of Communication to create and execute a comprehensive communication plan that aligns with the division’s goals and priorities. Coordinates with various departments to ensure that communication initiatives are consistent and strategically aligned. Supports in promoting university events, including lectures, workshops, and special programs, through effective communication strategies. Collaborates with event organizers to create promotional materials and coordinate email campaigns. Ensures that all content adheres to the university’s brand guidelines and messaging. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 0-1 years of related experience. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, composition, and ability to adapt tone and language for different media and audiences. Creative mindset with an eye for design to ensure communications are visually appealing and on-brand. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience with CMS systems, such as Slate preferred. Familiarity with HTML/CSS for email template customization is a plus.
Special Instructions |
Deadline | Open Until Filled
Date Posted | 09/30/2025
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $45,900
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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