Communications Manager

Communications Manager University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $62,000 - $68,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Web accessibility Website management Buffer WordPress Faculty collaboration Content editing Mid-level Master's degree Salesforce Cloud Supervising experience Sprout Social Proposal writing Bachelor's degree Hootsuite Brand messaging Project management software CRM system proficiency Strategic communications Content strategy 2 years Project stakeholder communication Managing media, arts or design teams Stakeholder management

Full Job Description JOB NO:

539900

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

DEPARTMENT

16523000 - LS-Advising Beyond120

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Communications Manager

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Manager serves on the Beyond120 leadership team to direct a comprehensive, effective, and innovative communication strategy to engage and inspire a variety of audiences. This role assists the program to drive communication strategy development, message alignment, and communication implementation. Key responsibilities of the position include: Leading and executing a comprehensive communication strategy to amplify our experiential learning initiatives and highlight student success. Overseeing brand management, ensuring all print, web, and multimedia content aligns with UF and CLAS branding standards and ADA accessibility requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and external partners to promote collaborations and cross‑campus opportunities. Serving as executive editor and creative director for recruitment materials, event promotions, and digital projects, working closely with CLAS Communications and Advancement. Supervising communications assistants (photographers, videographers, etc.) and coordinating with external vendors. Preparing projects, proposals, annual reports, and executive communications as well as tracking communications metrics and maintaining a comprehensive archive. Representing the program at college and university communication meetings and serving as a resource for student groups.

EXPECTED SALARY

The salary is $62,000 - $68,000. This is a TEAMS position—UF's designation for staff roles—eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, retirement plans, and health insurance. Learn more about TEAMS benefits here.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED

Ability to plan content development and distribution plans, managing workflow and implementing updates as needed. Versatile team player who is organized, dependable and a self-starter. Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communications skills. Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. Ability to maintain high levels of creativity in messaging and developing overall communications strategy. Experience working with Salesforce, Suitable, GatorNetwork, and similar platforms. Experience with project management platforms, content management and publication systems, including WordPress, and native social media management tools such as Buffer, Hootsuite and Sprout.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

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