Responsibilities

• Communications
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that enhance the reputation and visibility of the College’s academic departments among peer institutions and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary communications liaison for department heads and chairs, and work closely with the College’s Marketing & Communications team to advise on opportunities and helping identify strategic priorities.
• Lead development of peer-facing reputation communications designed to elevate the College’s academic standing and research reputation.
• Manage editorial content for the College’s monthly alumni newsletter and support broader alumni communications initiatives in partnership with the assigned marketing coordinator and the Office of Advancement.
• Write speeches, talking points, presentations, correspondence, and executive messaging for executive associate deans and associate deans when representing the College.
• Assist in development and execution of communications strategies related to academic rankings and reputation-building initiatives.
• Manage and maintain peer institution and peer leader contact lists and communications databases.
• Provide high-level writing, editing, proofreading, and messaging support for strategic College initiatives.
• Management & Strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Six (6) years (72 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications plans.

Preferred

• Previous experience in higher education or academic communications.
• Experience with executive communications and speechwriting.
• Experience supporting rankings, reputation, or peer engagement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and faculty stakeholders.

Benefits

• This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu .
• Champaign-Urbana