Graduate School Communications Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Communications Manager Job Summary: The Graduate School Communications Manager will report to the Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Communications and serve as a communications expert responsible for guiding the development, execution, and continuous improvement of a proactive communications strategy that elevates the visibility and impact of graduate education and postdoctoral training across UW-Madison. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a collaborative communications professional ready to leverage strong written communication skills, as well as expertise in web strategy, analytics, email marketing, and targeted outreach. This position will amplify existing offerings, track audience engagement, and ensure various stakeholders and campus partners are informed and supported. Highly qualified candidates will bring strong written communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the leadership trajectory required to independently plan, manage complex projects, and drive unit-level communications initiatives across a large, decentralized organization. Key Job Responsibilities: Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives(30%) Collaborates proactively with internal Graduate School teams and distributed campus partners to align communications timelines, foster shared ownership, and support cross-institutional initiatives.(20%) Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures(5%) Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets (5%) Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders(20%) Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences(20%) Department: The Graduate School - Office of Professional Development and Communications The UW-Madison Graduate... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E24E1C55BC7C4F93