Executive Communications and Signature Events Specialist

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $70K

💻 Communications

🗓️ September 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Executive Communications and Signature Events Specialist. This role leads the creation of executive-level communications, plans high-profile divisional events, and oversees comprehensive reporting to communicate strategic priorities for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA). The specialist acts as a strategic communications partner to the Vice Chancellor and Dean, ensuring clear and consistent messaging that supports student success and academic engagement.

Highlights

Develop executive-level written materials such as speeches, remarks, emails, and statements for the Vice Chancellor and Dean.
Create and edit division-wide communications including newsletters, announcements, and policy updates.
Plan and coordinate signature DASA events including division meetings and awards ceremonies, managing event logistics and run-of-show.
Lead development of the DASA Annual Report and synthesize unit-level reports into clear, accessible documents.
Collaborate with divisional stakeholders and the DASA Marketing and Communications team to ensure aligned messaging across platforms.
Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms like Google Workspace.
Qualifications require a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Higher Education Administration, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong writing, editing, project management, and organizational skills with experience in higher education communications.
Salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.
Works within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs - Marketing and Communications department supporting university leadership and campus community engagement.