"Communication Manager, Hybrid"

Job Overview

The Communication Manager supports the communication needs of the Graduate College by planning, developing, and delivering strategic internal communications to faculty, staff, and graduate students. This role also manages the college's external website and ensures that internal and external content is clear, consistent, and aligned with the mission and priorities of the Graduate College and the university. The Communication Manager will help shape and tell the story of the Graduate College and play a key role in enhancing engagement within college and throughout the university's ecosystem. This position offers a hybrid schedule with two (2) to three (3) days in the office.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies to support the Graduate College's goals and initiatives.
• Manage communication channels, including newsletters, intranet, email announcements, and college's social media platforms.
• Draft, edit, and distribute communications from college leadership to faculty, staff, and students.
• Partner with university communicators to identify, write and publish internal and external news stories.
• Support communication needs related to events, academic programs, policies, and student services.
• Collaborate with leadership and campus partners to ensure consistent and coordinated messaging.
• Provide communication support during organizational changes, policy updates, and crisis situations.
• Monitor effectiveness of communication strategies through metrics, feedback, and engagement data; recommend improvements as needed.
• Ensure all communications reflect the university's mission, vision and values.
• Manage graduate assistant, co-op or student workers.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in communications
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranets, email platforms, content management systems)

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in internal communications, ideally within higher education or a complex organization.
• Experience supporting graduate or professional education environments.
• Familiarity with data-driven communication strategies and engagement measurement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to advancing a culture of engagement and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit clearly, concisely, and persuasively using AP style, for multiple audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, and Additional Benefits like competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.