Responsibilities

• Manages communications activities to promote the advancement of a major university program or center through the planning and coordination of its publications and media relations.
• Designs and coordinates publications for the program, including brochures, newsletters, annual reports and other marketing and promotional materials.
• Manages the design and update of program web sites.
• Coordinates the procurement and management of graphic design, printing and other publication-related services.
• Writes and disseminates news and press releases for the program.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with external media organizations, as well as the university's media relations department.
• Manages advertising, marketing and publications for promotional events and other special programs.
• Participates in the strategic planning process related to marketing and promotion of the program.
• Writes and edits articles, speeches, and other communication projects as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.