Scope

The Communications Specialist supports the planning and execution of strategic communication initiatives across the Education & Advancement sector. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Lead, the role supports the development of written and visual communication materials that strengthen institutional positioning, enhance stakeholder engagement, and promote Education & Advancement priorities.

The role combines corporate communications expertise with presentation and visual design skills to develop high-quality executive presentations, reports, digital content, and communication materials that communicate complex information clearly while ensuring alignment with the brand's standards.

Responsibilities

1- Corporate Communications & Content Development

• Support the development and delivery of internal and external corporate communication materials across multiple channels, including emails, newsletters, reports, presentations, web content, announcements, and executive communications.

• Draft, edit, review, and proofread communication materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional messaging and brand standards.

• Support storytelling initiatives that communicate Education & Advancement priorities, strategic initiatives, programs, and institutional impact.

• Contribute to the development of messaging and communication approaches for key initiatives.

2- Strategic Communication & Campaign Support

• Support the planning and execution of strategic communication plans and campaigns led by the Marketing & Communications Lead.

• Provide communication and content support for strategic initiatives, institutional announcements, and leadership communications.

• Track project timelines, deliverables, approvals, and communication workflows.

• Maintain and update communication calendars and project trackers.

3- Presentation & Visual Communication

• Develop and design executive-level presentations, reports, briefing materials, and communication assets that effectively communicate complex information.

• Apply visual storytelling principles to create engaging, audience-focused presentations and reports.

• Design communication materials using PowerPoint, Canva, and other design tools while ensuring compliance with the company’s visual identity and brand standards.

• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer on large-scale creative projects while independently producing high-quality presentation and communication materials.

4- Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather updates, ensure content accuracy, and support alignment across initiatives.

• Coordinate with Global Branding & Communications (GBC) and other relevant departments to ensure consistency with institutional messaging and branding.

• Work closely with internal teams, designers, and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of communication materials.

5- Events & Communication Support

• Support communication and branding activities for events, including invitations, presentations, digital assets, signage, and communication materials.

• Develop content for presentations, reports, speeches, and briefing documents in collaboration with subject matter experts.

6- Quality Assurance

• Ensure all communication outputs meet high standards of quality, consistency, professionalism, and brand compliance.

• Support the Marketing & Communications Lead in preparing communication materials for publication and distribution.

Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong corporate communication and storytelling capabilities.

• Excellent editing, proofreading, and content development skills.

• Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations.

• Strong presentation design, visual storytelling, and information design skills.

• Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint, with familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) considered an advantage.

• Strong understanding of corporate branding and visual identity standards.

• Familiarity with web content management systems and digital communication platforms.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Collaborative team player with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Technologically confident and quick to learn new systems and tools.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Journalism, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate communications, communications, marketing, or a related field. ü Demonstrated experience developing written and visual communication materials across multiple formats and channels.

• Experience creating executive presentations, reports, and communication materials for leadership and stakeholders.

• Experience supporting integrated communication initiatives for internal and external audiences.

• Experience in higher education, research, government, or a corporate environment is desirable.