Communications Strategist

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

. Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with FP&CC priorities and OF&S transformation .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans, change management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in translating complex concepts into clear messaging while adhering to brand standards and digital accessibility best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Communications DevelopmentChange Management CommunicationExecutive-Level CommunicationContent Strategy KnowledgeBilingual Fluency in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingCommunicationStakeholder EngagementContent DevelopmentDigital AccessibilityData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentDiplomacyAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365SharePointGoogle WorkspaceGoogle AnalyticsCanvaDrupalStoryblokHubSpotAsanaSiteimprove

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsInternal CommunicationsEmployee EngagementCapital ConstructionOperational Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Drupal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with FP&CC priorities and OF&S transformation
Design and implement change-management communication plans for new workflows, operational restructurings, and technology adoptions
Communicate campus-wide impacts of capital-construction projects, infrastructure maintenance, energy management, and sustainability goals
Advise FP&CC leadership through executive messaging, town hall presentations, departmental updates, and thought-leadership content
Create and manage a centralized FP&CC communications calendar
Support urgent communications regarding utility disruptions, weather events, road closures, and emergency facility maintenance
Research and write accessible narratives about technical projects and operations
Highlight accomplishments of custodial, grounds, maintenance, and project-management teams
Produce newsletters, web articles, signage, campus advisories, and video
Manage FP&CC’s website, digital signage, and email communications
Oversee visual identity and messaging in alignment with Rice University brand standards and OF&S guidelines
Use data, feedback, and analytics to measure and optimize communications
Provide surge support across OF&S communications priorities
Integrate FP&CC messaging with other OF&S units
Monitor feedback and engagement and stay current on communication trends, tools, and best practices
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis
3+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, internal communications, writing, employee engagement, or closely related fields
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
Ability to translate complex engineering, architectural, capital-construction, and operational concepts into clear messaging
Experience developing strategic communications, change-management, and stakeholder-engagement plans
Ability to advise senior leaders and develop executive-level communications
Sound judgment, diplomacy, and attention to detail
Knowledge of content strategy, editorial standards, voice-and-tone guidelines, and digital-accessibility best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Google Analytics, and content-creation tools such as Canva
Applicants must attach a current resume, cover letter, and communication portfolio materials or website links
Preferred: 5 years of progressively responsible experience
Preferred: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Preferred: Experience with Drupal, Storyblok, HubSpot, SMS communication tools, digital-signage platforms, intranet solutions, Asana, and Siteimprove

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefits-eligible position
Hybrid work arrangement combining on-campus and remote work
Rice University HR benefits
Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities