Communications Manager - College of Engineering - Dean's Office Marketing and Communications

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other fields to yield transformative results. Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering is searching for a Communications Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective relationship building skills
• Well-Developed project management skills
• Successful background check

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages project needs for a department, division, or area related to all aspects of marketing and communications.
• Assesses assigned area’s project needs and objectives.
• Works with senior management to develop and approve comprehensive marketing and communications plan.
• As needed, determines needs, materials and implementation of communications including medium for delivery and technical resources.
• Acts as a project manager to oversee work and ensure objectives are met.
• Acts as a project manager to develop communication materials or implement communications plans.
• Establishes communication polices or procedures.
• Oversees vendors involved in the production and delivery of communications.
• May supervise staff.
• Assesses effectiveness of campaigns/projects.
• Solicits feedback from stakeholders and identifies areas for improvement.
• Incorporates improvements into future communications plans.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits
• take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays
• rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees