Communications and Administrative Manager - Gerontology/VA Center on Aging

$60,000 - $60,000/Yr

Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Communications and Administrative Manager at the Gerontology/VA Center on Aging is responsible for overseeing the department's communications, branding, and outreach initiatives. This role is essential for maintaining a cohesive branding strategy, supporting student recruitment, managing internal logistics, and assisting with website and social media oversight. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess experience in external communications and event coordination within gerontology or aging-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications strategy to promote departmental and center initiatives.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for external communications inquiries and partnerships.
• Monitor and maintain a cohesive branding strategy across communication channels and materials.
• Generate and post content across social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube).
• Design, schedule, and send various departmental newsletters in alignment with the Style Guide.
• Promote student recruitment events and assist in classroom presentations and marketing.
• Create and distribute promotional materials for annual updates and anniversary events.
• Host and manage virtual events, including follow-up communication with attendees.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the department's website is current and accurate.
• Design and distribute promotional materials such as flyers, infographics, and research briefs.
• Send department news to internal and external outlets and pitch stories to journalists for media coverage.
• Manage phone and email communication, mail distribution, and general administrative tasks.
• Organize in-person and virtual meetings, including ordering food and handling logistics.
• Maintain and update research portfolios and internal records for ongoing projects and grants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Media Communications.
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in professional online communications.
• Experience managing communications for universities and/or state agencies.
• Experience in gerontology or aging related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing at an academic level.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging.
• Proficiency in online platforms and tools such as social media, simple website updates, Canva, etc.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with graphic design software and email marketing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid annual and holiday leave
• Generous tuition benefit
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
• Employee discounts
• Well-being resources
• Opportunities for career development and advancement