Institutional Affairs Coordinator – Strategic Communications

About the role

The Institutional Affairs Coordinator provides internal and executive communications support for Louisiana State University of Alexandria. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications, the role ensures leadership messages, announcements and other assets are clear, polished and aligned with brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, write and coordinate internal announcements, campus messages, newsletters and other communication assets.
• Establish and maintain internal communications structures, including templates, calendars and processes to improve consistency.
• Translate institutional decisions, initiatives and accomplishments into clear messages for faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders.
• Support the Chancellor’s Office and senior leadership with executive communications, briefing materials and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with the Chancellor’s Chief of Staff to ensure alignment of messaging with institutional brand standards.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, polished communications for senior leadership.
• Experience handling high‑visibility, time‑sensitive messaging in a university or similar environment.
• Strong collaboration skills, particularly with senior administrators and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills