Communications Officer

The Role

The Communications officer will play a critical role in shaping the way our organization is perceived by key audiences, students, and parents. You will drive brand awareness by being involved in all stages of the communications process from concept to message development to result-oriented evaluation. This is a position that requires both strategy and creativity and will be best suited to someone who’s comfortable with a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and hold on-campus social events, public lectures, and workshops for general youth

  • Events for current students who are preparing to transfer to the U.S.

  • Regular meetings with students and parents and occasional communications with the international office of the center of the advanced studies to help with the students academic and campus life

  • Invite and hold events for parents, faculties and AU to become the networking bridge in the international community

  • Use digital and social media to tell our story in creative and inspiring ways that resonate with various audiences, reflect our tone of voice, and deliver on our objectives

  • Develop and implement strategic communications plans and thought leadership approaches for both international and local audiences

  • Develop PR and external communications strategies in partnership with relevant team leads to advance business objectives

  • Coordinate the production of promotional materials including releases, media kits, and presentations

  • Manage website content and design to ensure the delivery of clear and creative content

  • Supervise and work together with Social Media Associate, who will support in the above tasks

  • Proofread, edit, and publish content mainly on Facebook and occasionally on other platforms

  • Interview and write posts about parents, students, faculty and staffs

  • Provide support with digital marketing and social campaigns

  • Support student recruitments

Deal makers

  • Native or Bilingual who can provide U.S. or international cultural exposure to the general student body of Myanmar

  • Demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and meticulosity, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills 

  • Interest in being part of an organization that takes the lead in the educational development of Myanmar 

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please e-mail a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references at jobs@connect.edu.mm with subject title Application - Communications Officer - Your Name or call us at +959 7970 10001 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

About American University of Yangon

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. ” — Albert Einstein

At the American University of Yangon (formerly known as Connect Institute), we are passionate about giving Myanmar-students equitable access to higher education. Beyond providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive under the rigorous educational standards of U.S. universities, we create a lively environment for students to develop their extracurricular interests and leadership skills. With opportunities for scholarship and financial aid, we seek to promote diversity in the classroom and encourage all Myanmar students to strive for success. Having been designed in collaboration with our U.S. university partners, our courses are of the highest academic standard.