The Office of the Dean at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Communications Associate to strengthen our internal and external outreach efforts. This individual will play a key role in crafting compelling multimedia and written materials, managing our brand presence, and supporting events and campaigns that elevate the school’s profile.

Content Development & Management

• Assist in creating a variety of communication assets—including social media posts, newsletters, brochures, and web content.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure consistency in tone and brand guidelines.
• Format and finalise text and multimedia deliverables for both digital and print channels.

Merchandise & Souvenir Programs

• Collaborate with team members to design and produce on-trend souvenirs and branded merchandise.
• Develop marketing concepts for merchandise launches, track sales data, and prepare future demand projections.

Event Coordination

• Support planning and logistics for school events, liaising with internal stakeholders (faculty, staff) and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.

Social Media Strategy & Engagement

• Manage MGSHSS social media channels by implementing approved content calendars and growth strategies.
• Monitor and respond promptly to inquiries via direct messages and comments, maintaining a professional and on-brand voice. 

Brand Equity & Campaigns

• Assist in crafting integrated online and offline campaigns to bolster the MGSHSS brand.
• Ensure all communications comply with the School’s data and information protocols.
• Assist other team members in aligning with the Office of Advancement to coordinate cross-departmental initiatives and execute broader campaigns.

• Exceptional attention to detail in both written and visual communication.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to see and articulate the “big picture.”
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced academic environment.

Desirable (But Not Mandatory)

• Basic proficiency in graphic design (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite & Canva) and multimedia production.
• Previous experience in planning and executing social media campaigns.

Integrity 

Team player

Time management 

• At least a Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Communications, Media Studies, Arts, or a related field is preferred.

• Fresh candidates are encouraged to apply. However, candidates with prior experience in communications, creative services, or advertising will be preferred. 

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.