Digital Communications Coordinator

Office of Communications

Part-Time, Contract (Contingent I)

Location: Remote

Position Overview

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a skilled and creative Digital Communications Coordinator to support the development and execution of digital content across multiple platforms. This part-time, contract-based role is ideal for a communications professional with strong writing, editing, and digital media skills who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Content Development: Draft and edit compelling content for news stories, emails, newsletters, and social media, ensuring alignment with UMGC's brand voice and communications goals.

• Digital Media Production and Platform Management: Design and produce digital assets using Canva; work with the Social Media team to schedule and publish content via Sprout Social; support basic web updates using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM); and perform basic photo and video editing to enhance visual storytelling.

• Campaign Coordination and Execution: Maintain content calendars, support cross-channel campaign execution, and assist with community engagement and performance monitoring.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.

• Experience developing content for news, email, and social media platforms.

• Proficiency in Canva or similar design tools.

• Familiarity with Sprout Social or comparable social media scheduling and analytics tools.

• Basic working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

• Ability to perform basic photo and video editing.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a communications, marketing, or digital media role.

• Interest in higher education and mission-driven communications work.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Time Off:  C1s that regularly work over 12 hours per week are eligible for limited sick and safe leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours in a calendar year.
• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE:  CI employees are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates.  CIs would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

Hiring Range: