Communications Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with editorial, creative, digital, web, media, multimedia, and marketing professionals, the Communications Partnership Manager ensures communications initiatives are strategically planned, appropriately prioritized, and aligned with institutional priorities, University brand standards, and the needs of key audiences.
• Through strategic partnership, project management, and integrated communications leadership, this role strengthens the University’s reputation while advancing the unique mission and goals of an assigned portfolio of schools, colleges, and university units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible communications experience.
• Experience developing communications plans and leading communications initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary communications environment.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Higher education communications experience.
• Experience with digital communications, analytics, content strategy, and web governance.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms.
• Knowledge of accessibility, AP Style, and brand standards.
• Experience with AI-enabled communications tools.