COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, Office of the Provost
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, Office of the Provost
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Job Description
The Communications Manager plays a supporting role on the team that shapes how the Office of the Provost communicates its vision priorities and initiatives to the University community and beyond. The incumbent is a skilled writer that can translate complex ideas into powerful messages and create communications that inspire inform and connect.
Working directly under the Assistant Provost for Strategic Communications in support of the University Provost and senior leadership the Communications Manager crafts speeches announcements and high-impact presentations that reflect the Universitys mission and drive key initiatives forward. The Communications Manager researches drafts and edits remarks talking points correspondence and written materials; develops dynamic PowerPoint presentations and visual collateral; and supports the ongoing maintenance of the Office of the Provost website.
A central part of the role includes producing broadcast communications such as the Provost Post newsletter and managing the review proofreading and layout of emails and announcements from Provost office leadership and affiliated areas. The Communications Manager also supports the University Council by recording minutes updating the Councils website and managing follow-up communications to ensure policies and records are current.
In addition this role provides editorial and strategic communications support for key campaigns and initiatives helping to develop clear audience-focused messaging plans that amplify institutional priorities. This role requires excellent writing editing and research skills; a strong attention to detail; and demonstrated experience with PowerPoint design particularly in distilling complex data into clear audience-friendly charts tables and slides that enhance understanding and support effective storytelling.
The Communications Manager must exercise sound judgment discretion and a commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive information and high-profile communications. The position reports to the Assistant Provost for Strategic Communications.
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree required Masters preferred
- Exceptional writing and editing
- Demonstrated skill in presentation development and design
- Strong visual design instincts (formal design training not required)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to balance competing demands in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated judgment and calm under pressure
- Three to five years of related work experience preferably in higher education
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
