Enrollment Communications & Content Coordinator at Onondaga Community College

Overview

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for an Enrollment Communications & Content Coordinator

The Enrollment Communications & Content Coordinator develops engaging, clear, and student-centered communications that help prospective students and applicants navigate their journey to enrollment at Onondaga Community College.

This position combines writing, content development, communication planning, and project coordination to support recruitment, application completion, financial aid engagement, and matriculation. The Coordinator creates and manages communications across email, SMS, web, print, and other channels, ensuring students receive timely, accessible, and helpful information throughout the enrollment process.

As a member of the Marketing & Communications team, this position works collaboratively with Admissions, Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, and other campus partners to develop and deliver clear, consistent, and engaging College messaging that supports student enrollment and success while advancing the College's overall mission.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Strategy, Development & Writing

• Develop engaging, student-facing content for email, text messages, web pages, letters, print materials, and other communication channels.
• Translate complex enrollment, admissions, and financial aid information into clear, accessible, and student-friendly messaging.
• Create and maintain enrollment-related content on the College website and CRM platforms.
• Ensure communications align with institutional branding, accessibility standards, plain language principles, and inclusive communication practices.

Enrollment Communications & Campaign Coordination

• Develop, coordinate, and execute enrollment communication campaigns for prospective students, applicants, and admitted students.
• Coordinate communication calendars and timelines aligned with recruitment cycles, application deadlines, financial aid processes, and enrollment milestones.
• Support recruitment and onboarding initiatives through promotional and informational communications for open houses, admitted student events, orientation, and other enrollment activities.
• Use CRM and communication tools to support audience segmentation, targeted messaging, and personalized communications.
• Monitor communication and campaign performance, including open rates, click-through rates, and application and enrollment progress, and assist with reporting and improvements.

Collaboration & Student Success

• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management staff to identify communication needs and develop content that supports application completion, enrollment, and student success.
• Serve as a communications liaison between Enrollment Management departments and the College's Marketing and Communications team.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Student Success Communications Committee to promote consistent, student-centered messaging across campus.

Technology & Training

• Serve as the campus-wide systems administrator for the OCC texting platform, Mongoose. Responsibilities include system management, user support and training, development of training materials, and serving as a liaison with Mongoose account executives.
• Develop and facilitate training and resources for enrollment staff on effective, student-centered communication strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Remote Position

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent, in Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, content development, admissions, enrollment management, or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience in creative writing, editing, and proofreading professional or student-facing content for multiple communication channels, including print, email, web, and/or social media.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to develop clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate content.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing effective communications and content for multiple platforms.
• Experience using CRM, texting, or enrollment communication platforms (e.g., Slate, Ellucian, Salesforce, TargetX, or Mongoose).
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, plain language, inclusive communication, and digital content best practices.
• Experience coordinating communication campaigns, managing content calendars, or supporting recruitment initiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise, engaging, and grammatically correct content for diverse audiences.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills, with careful attention to grammar, tone, clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear messaging.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, communication timelines, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with campus partners.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, mass communication platforms, and digital content management tools.
• Commitment to access, equity, and serving diverse student populations, including adult learners and first-generation students.

Additional Information:

• Salary range is: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers

Work Location:  This is fully on-campus position. Remote work is not available.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
• Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions

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Company Profile

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.