ECE Communications & Marketing Manager at University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | $90K/yr – $94K/yr

University of Michigan

ECE Communications & Marketing Manager

Ann Arbor, MI (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $94K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive university-level communications for an Electrical & Computer Engineering department, shaping brand, stories, and multi-channel outreach.

Own development and coordination of department-wide communications and content across multiple channels.
Must-have: 4+ years in strategic communications, preferably in higher education or complex research.
Standout: ability to translate engineering research into accessible stories and maintain brand guidelines across channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coordinate with faculty to enhance publicity opportunities
Oversight and management of workflows and scheduling for story and announcement development, eNews properties, social media channels and messaging, and facility digital display content
Create relationships across the community to inform about notable research, news, and events
Write research and community news
Manage creation of the annual magazine (up to discretion of department leadership)
Read academic journals and interview subjects to inform content
Write critical messages and talking points for faculty and staff
Manage on-site building media, including tour content, pamphlets, and digital screens
Collaborate with graphic designer to create digital and physical announcements for publicizing events
Design and production of department literature and production of promotional and informational videos

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related, a STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of progressive experience in communications
Experience working within higher education, specifically within an academic department, or a complex research environment is highly desirable to understand academic priorities and faculty dynamics
Proven ability to translate complex electrical & computer engineering research and technical concepts into compelling stories for diverse, non-technical audiences
Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential information that requires discretion, independent judgment, and sound decision making
Must be attentive to detail, results-oriented, able to prioritize, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal) and an understanding of web maintenance (HTML/CSS basics)
Demonstrated ability to develop brand guidelines and manage multi-channel social media strategies
Ability to conduct studies and evaluations, using metrics to track the health of ECE and the effectiveness of communication plans
Experience providing direct support to senior leadership (e.g. Department Chairs or Deans), including drafting speeches and high-level presentations

Preferred

Master's or PhD in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or in Engineering, or a STEM field

University of Michigan

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.Why Work at Michigan?Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

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