Campus & Community Engagement Specialist (Saudi Arabia)

The Campus & Community Engagement Specialist supports the planning, coordination and delivery of communication activities across Campus & Community. The role contributes to communication campaigns, content development, digital channel updates and stakeholder coordination, while maintaining consistency with KAUST and C&C standards. The role is expected to work with increasing independence, exercise sound editorial judgement, and support the Engagement Lead in coordinating communication outputs. It provides operational and content support while building the capability to deputize for selected activities during periods of absence and progress toward broader communication leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities • Support the planning, development, and delivery of targeted communication and engagement campaigns across designated channels. • Draft clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate copy, content briefs, executive summaries, and regular campaign updates. • Publish approved announcements and manage, update, and maintain assigned sections of the C&C website using CMS platforms. • Create, schedule, and publish approved content while monitoring basic performance metrics across social media tools. • Support the creation of key visuals, layouts, and multimedia content assets using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. • Ensure strict consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all materials in alignment with KAUST and C&C branding guidelines. • Coordinate directly with internal proponents, GBC, consultants, and external service partners to clarify objectives, timelines, and audience needs. • Provide rigorous proofreading, fact-checking, and basic quality control, translating technical service updates into clear, accessible messages. • Monitor personal deliverables, strictly follow established approval workflows, and maintain transparent task visibility using project tracking software. • Provide day-to-day operational support, step up to lead select activities during team absences, and work flexible hours for events.