University of Maryland
Coordinator of Communications
🇺🇸 Hybrid - College Park, MD
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $55K - $60K
💻 Communications
🗓️ October 21st, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Coordinator of Communications for the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. The role requires independently implementing and coordinating communication strategies that enhance the department's reputation by promoting research, academic programs, and successes through writing, editing, web updates, marketing graphics, and liaison activities with university communications offices.
Highlights
- Independently implement and coordinate the department's communication strategies.
- Write and edit news articles, publications, press releases, and produce e-newsletters.
- Design and update websites; create marketing graphics and maintain media and mailing lists.
- Serve as liaison to University of Maryland and A. James Clark School of Engineering communication offices.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Design Suite or similar platforms (e.g., Canva).
- Preferred experience with Drupal web content management, MailChimp, and social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional communications experience; additional experience may substitute education.
- Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000 annually.
- Applications require cover letter, resume, three professional references, and 2-3 writing samples.
- Position is full-time, staff regular; requires ability to operate office equipment and attend on/off campus meetings.
Coordinator of Communications Full Description
Job Description Summary
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Coordinator of Communications to independently implement and coordinate communication strategies that promote and enhance the reputation of the department. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Coordinator will work directly with faculty, staff, and students in coordinating the promotion of research, departmental, and student successes, as well as advertise the department's suite of academic programs.
The role of the Coordinator of Communications encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to executing the department's communication's goals, writing and editing news articles, publications, and press releases for internal and external audiences, producing e-newsletters, designing and updating websites, creating marketing graphics, maintaining media and mailing lists, and serving as the departmental liaison to the University of Maryland and A. James Clark School of Engineering communication offices.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerate entrepreneurship, and to transform research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Preferences:
- A proven ability to develop and market a successful communications program utilizing writing, graphic design, event production, web content development, social media, and electronic communications.
- Ability to generate creative, original ideas and to independently manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Competence in such software packages as the Microsoft Office Suite and the Adobe Design Suite or comparable software or online design platforms (e.g., Canva).
- Previous experience with web content management, particularly in the Drupal open-source environment.
- Previous experience with MailChimp or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with social media channels such as Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Physical Demands:
- Mostly sedentary work is performed in an office environment, requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended periods. Ability to engage in extensive reading of materials and computer screens. Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
The role of the Coordinator of Communications encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to executing the department's communication's goals, writing and editing news articles, publications, and press releases for internal and external audiences, producing e-newsletters, designing and updating websites, creating marketing graphics, maintaining media and mailing lists, and serving as the departmental liaison to the University of Maryland and A. James Clark School of Engineering communication offices.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerate entrepreneurship, and to transform research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Preferences:
- A proven ability to develop and market a successful communications program utilizing writing, graphic design, event production, web content development, social media, and electronic communications.
- Ability to generate creative, original ideas and to independently manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Competence in such software packages as the Microsoft Office Suite and the Adobe Design Suite or comparable software or online design platforms (e.g., Canva).
- Previous experience with web content management, particularly in the Drupal open-source environment.
- Previous experience with MailChimp or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with social media channels such as Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Physical Demands:
- Mostly sedentary work is performed in an office environment, requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended periods. Ability to engage in extensive reading of materials and computer screens. Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) years of professional communications experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Experience: One (1) years of professional communications experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of communication styles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Knowledge of communication styles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of 3 Professional References
4. In addition to submitting a cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references, all applicants are requested to submit at least 2, but no more than 3, samples that demonstrate their writing skills. Writing samples could include, but are not limited to, press releases, editorial stories, profile pieces, and/or social media posts.
Best Consideration Date: 11/3/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Visa Requirements:UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States or in the future.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.
Job Risks
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$55,000 - $60,000
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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