What does a Student Communications Officer do?

A Student Communications Officer is responsible for creating and managing communications that keep students informed about university events, services, policies, and updates. They handle digital platforms, emails, newsletters, and social media to engage the student body.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is typically required. Experience in communications, social media management, or public relations is also beneficial.

What are the key responsibilities?

Key responsibilities include drafting and distributing communications, managing social media channels, updating student portals, organizing student engagement campaigns, and collaborating with various departments to ensure consistent messaging.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong written and verbal communication, social media proficiency, creativity, organization, and the ability to engage effectively with a student audience.

Who does a Student Communications Officer work with?

They work closely with the university’s marketing, student services, and administrative teams to ensure students receive timely and relevant information.

Student Communications Officer

Location:	Swansea
Salary:	£38,205 to £44,263 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	23rd October 2024
Closes:	7th November 2024
Job Ref:	SU00573

Student Communications Officer

Swansea University's Student Partnership and Engagement Services is looking for an imaginative and motivated individual to join our team as a Student Communications Officer. This role would encompass the responsibility of leading dynamic and impactful student communications, which would allow the improvement of the student experience across the University.

Major Job Focus This is content creation and delivery role interesting to students through various channels, very much in close cooperation with key stakeholders, such as the Students' Union, Faculties, Professional Services, and Academies. The appointee will be in charge of the management of communications plans for major student activities, overseeing university-wide campaigns and to support the delivery of the University's commitment to working in partnership with students.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement communication plans for key stages in the student journey.
Have strong relationships with stakeholders to build a robust communications community and share best practices.
Manage content calendars, track engagements through analytics tools, and do competitor analysis to forward-thinking, impactful communications.
Lead in the delivery of student communication campaigns-including the National Student Survey and other engagement activities.
Provide guidance and inspirational support to a small team working toward delivering campaigns and communications.

About You:

About You: Strong communication, editing, and copywriting skills.
Experience in exciting and engaging a diverse set of stakeholders.
Pay attention to details and have the ability to protect and uphold the reputation and identity of the university.

Why Join Us?

It will enable you to drive student communications at a dynamic university that is committed to providing the best possible student experience. Here, you will work in a collaborative environment for innovation and student engagement with a dedicated team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Swansea University is an equal opportunities employer. It actively seeks diversity and inclusion and will treat all applicants for a post subject to its dysgu/skola/teaching duties equally regardless of their disability; namely, female, ethnic minority colleagues. We welcome applications in Welsh and we treat applications made in Welsh less favorably than the same application submitted in the English language. As part of our Welsh Language Strategy, we also aim to improve our Welsh language skills.

Additional Information:

I would demand proficiency in the Welsh language at Level 1, that is to say basic everyday phrases.
Applications in the form of a CV and cover letter.
Final Date: 7 November 2024
Date: November 19, 2024 Interview

To make an informal enquiry, contact Anna Cottam (a.l.cottam@swansea.ac.uk) or Liam Walsh (liam.walsh@swansea.ac.uk).

This is an exciting role to influence the student communications and,

consequently, contribute to the overall student experience of Swansea University.

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