Communications Program Manager - 530123

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $57,200 - Midpoint: $74,300 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 215101 - Dean's Office-Graduate School

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy. 

Job Summary: The Communications Program Manager oversees strategic communications for the college including all college-level print materials, digital content, and social media. Uses analytics and reports to inform and guide communications and campaigns.

Additional Department Summary: Leads strategic communications and marketing for the Graduate School. Develops communications and campaigns that grow graduate recruitment, enrollment, and advance the Graduate School’s strategic priorities. Plans and executes recruitment and enrollment marketing. Manages the Graduate School’s brand and web and social presence. Produces communications that engage current graduate students and the campus community. Works closely with the Dean on messaging and executive communications. Partners with Strategic Communications to promote the Graduate School and its people. Supervises student assistants who support the work.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in computer skills and AP Style. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated project management, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. Understanding of website content management (e.g., WordPress) and information design and management. Social media management, email marketing, and basic graphic design (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva) skills. Ability to use web and campaign analytics to guide decisions.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing media relations. Experience in higher-education marketing or recruitment communications. Graphic design, photography/videography, or web/CMS production experience. Experience running social media and email-marketing campaigns and interpreting their analytics. Familiarity with a CRM (e.g., Slate) for prospective-student communications.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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