Operations Coordinator – Strategic Communications

About the role

The Operations Coordinator provides operational, logistical, and analytical support for LSU Alexandria’s marketing and advertising initiatives within the Strategic Communications department. This full‑time professional role ensures campaigns are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and organize marketing and advertising projects according to established schedules and budget parameters.
• Coordinate with vendors to pitch marketing needs, solicit quotes, and gather recommendations for advertising placements and services.
• Synthesize vendor proposals, pricing, and performance insights for the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications and the Brand Coordinator.
• Track the division’s marketing and advertising budget throughout the fiscal year, reporting funds spent, encumbered amounts, and remaining balances.
• Provide timely budget updates and reporting to support planning and transparency.
• Oversee media‑buy logistics, print production coordination, promotional purchases, and vendor execution (without purchasing authority).
• Maintain vendor relationships, coordinate contracts, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Review campaign performance and compile post‑campaign reports for internal stakeholders.
• Manage the division’s marketing and advertising calendar to ensure alignment with university communications initiatives.

Required profile

Required skills