Communications Manager (Undergraduate Programs)

JOB SUMMARY: The Communications Manager leads communication initiatives, public relations, and marketing campaigns for the E. J. Ourso College of Business undergraduate degree programs and student success initiatives. This role requires exceptional writing and editing skills to produce a wide array of content, from press releases and promotional materials to social media content, digital communications, and website content. Creative thinking is essential for devising innovative strategies that resonate with stakeholders and wide audiences. The Manager elevates the college's programs and accomplishments through collaboration with internal teams, faculty, staff, and students. They employ strategic thinking and communication expertise to advance the college’s mission and reputation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

45% - Undergraduate degree program communications:

Develop and implement strategic, digital-first communications to promote undergraduate degree programs. • Create a variety of content, including student stories and profiles, press releases, social media content, promotional materials, and website copy. • Lead the planning, content development, production, editing, and distribution of the college’s weekly student newsletter, The Ourso Experience, with support from graduate assistants.

20% - Partner with the Office of Business Student Success to support communications related to student success, engagement, and career readiness initiatives.

15% - Work with OCME director to design and implement social media strategy to align with business goals, develop social content editorial calendar, monitor, and report on engagement analytics.

10%- Develop communications and marketing materials for assigned units, including the Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management. This could include press releases, marketing collateral, mass emails, speeches, long-form editorial content, and social media content.

5%- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicate proactively with clients and team members, and track timelines and milestones to ensure timely completion.

5% - Other:

Assist with content creation to support special initiatives as requested by the LSU Division of Marketing and Communications, the LSU Foundation, and other entities. • Performs other duties and assigned and assists with other special projects as assigned by the director.

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality

Additional Information: Due to the nature of the position and/or responsibilities, in times of emergencies and/or University closures, this position is considered operations essential. It may be required to assist the Office of Communications on necessary communications matters in times of crisis, including potentially working with LSU's Emergency Operations Center during those times.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.