Communications Manager

Concordia University, St. Paul • St. Paul, MN

6d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Communications Manager leads the development and execution of internal and external communications for the university across its marketing and engagement channels. The role ensures messaging is accurate, consistent, timely, and aligned with the university’s brand and strategic priorities. It oversees the university’s social media presence and internal and external email communications, coordinates emergency messaging, and develops press releases, editorials, and other strategic content that support institutional visibility and storytelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, media studies, or a relevant field.
• At least 1 year of professional communications experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and proactive.
• Ability to adapt and respond to difficult situations easily.
• Team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead, strategize, and create content for university social media channels, coordinating with OPMs.
• Oversee official alumni, athletics, and student life channels to ensure brand consistency.
• Send weekly communications to employees and on-campus students, timely event announcements, cadenced emails to CSP Global students, and quarterly communications to organizational contacts.
• Write marketing content, including copy for marketing materials, press releases, university stories and editorials, and paid media.
• Assist with emergency communications and serve as a member of the Crisis Communication Team.
• Own and maintain the university writers guide and statistic document.
• Manage campus screen software.
• Assist operations and admissions with creating, auditing, or revising prospective student communications in Slate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level