Communications Coordinator

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ February 12th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University's National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) is hiring a Communications Coordinator. The role involves managing and coordinating communications and marketing efforts to promote NRTC's research, training, products, and technical assistance nationwide, including content creation, social media management, and supervising a communications specialist.

Highlights

Manage and coordinate NRTC's communications and marketing activities including newsletters, social media, and promotional products.
Create and disseminate quarterly newsletters and monthly briefs using email marketing platforms.
Edit, format, and ensure accessibility of center products for public release.
Supervise communications specialist and collaborate with team members on content creation and dissemination.
Maintain and update four NRTC websites; use Google Analytics GA4 to monitor web traffic and improve strategies.
Produce and edit videos, design graphics, and create promotional materials using Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
Plan and support events including webinars, presentations, and conferences, representing NRTC as needed.
Maintain relationships with MSU Office of Public Affairs and College of Education to adhere to branding and promote staff work.
Require a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field with at least two years of relevant experience; Master's preferred.
Salary grade 14 under Mississippi State University's staff compensation structure.