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Closing date: November 29, 2026

Title: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: CHANCELLOR 

Campus Location: CHANCELLOR

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting and executing the organization's strategic communications initiatives. This position is responsible for creating compelling content, managing social media channels, and contributing to internal and external communications efforts. The ideal candidate will bring 2–3 years of experience in marketing, public relations, or communications—preferably in the healthcare or higher education sectors—and demonstrate strong skills in content creation, visual design, and video editing. The position requires a professional demeanor and strong communication skills as the candidate will be working directly with senior and executive level leaders, elected officials, and community leaders

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Field of Study: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Number of years required to perform the job: 2 years

Type of experience required to perform the job: Relevant professional experience

Substitution: Internships at a professional level can substitute for years of work experience

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits