Executive Communications Specialist

DePaul University Athletics

Executive Communications Specialist at DePaul University focusing on leadership messaging and institutional priorities. Manage communications and support executive messaging to uphold the university’s reputation.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,174 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSitecore

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of university-wide and leadership communications.
Draft, edit and coordinate distribution of messages on behalf of university leadership.
Manage production and delivery of communications through the university’s mass email platform (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) and other internal channels.
Apply consistent messaging and editorial standards across communications.
Support internal and executive communications during crisis situations.
Draft messages, thought leadership, speeches and other communications on behalf of the university president.
Manage the president’s public-facing mailbox.
Coordinate with campus partners and leadership offices to gather information and ensure timely responses.
Drive content strategy and ongoing management of websites supporting university leadership and institutional initiatives.
Develop and maintains clear, engaging and up-to-date content aligned with communication priorities.
Monitor and analyze performance metrics across internal channels and provides data-driven recommendations to optimize future outreach.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communication, English or related discipline required.
3 to 5 years of internal or executive communications experience with demonstrated competencies and a proven track record of excellent writing and editing.
Exhibits a high degree of comfort and flexibility managing multiple competing priorities while maintaining attention to complex details in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
Master’s degree in related field, preferred.
Internal or executive communications experience, preferred.
Proven track record of excellent writing and editing.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
High level of professionalism and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work cross-functionally and build collaborative relationships across diverse teams.
Ability to respond with appropriate urgency and sound judgment.
Experience with communications analytics tools and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience with Marketing Cloud, Sitecore, SharePoint and Monday.com, preferred.
Familiarity with AP Style and proofreading marks.
Experience with HTML and CMS platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working for a stable and well-known university.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
Tuition waivers for employees *and* dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingcommunications analyticscontent strategyHTMLCMSAP Styleproofreading

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsproject managementcollaborative relationshipsability to work under pressureflexibilitycommunication skills