Communications Manager - Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub is a new, campus‑wide initiative charged with activating a campus‑wide, founder‑forward strategy to expand the quantity, quality, breadth, density, and geographic reach of entrepreneurship. Strategic communication is a core enabler of that mission. We want someone who is skilled at telling meaningful stories, aligning campus partners, and building a distinct brand for the Hub and its spokes. As the Hub’s Communications Manager, you will reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub, with a dotted-line connection to the The Office of Strategic Communication. You will plan, develop, and deliver multi‑channel communications that advance the Hub’s goals, steward the UW and Hub brand, and create clear, consistent narratives across campus and with internal and external partners. You will liaise closely with the Office of Strategic Communication to align voice, campaigns, and media relations. We want you to tell bold, people‑centered stories and connect programs across UW–Madison. This role requires flexibility while our Executive Director is being established and a strong ability to implement their vision once in place. You’ll stand up core communications operations, then evolve them as leadership priorities and campus needs take shape. You’ll also help articulate and amplify the Hub’s founder‑forward strategy and hub‑and‑spoke model rooted in Empowering the Wisconsin Idea. You are a highly organized, proactive self‑starter who can adapt to changing priorities and operate confidently amid ambiguity. You can communicate effectively with a broad set of stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, alumni, business leaders, and media, and enjoy collaborating in a developmental, service‑oriented environment. You’ll balance strategy and execution: you can craft positioning and also build the plans, content, and dashboards that make it real. If you’re energized by on‑site work in Madison, collaborating with exceptional founders and campus partners, and shaping a visible, mission‑critical brand, we’d love to hear from you. As you help the Hub grow and develop, you will have opportunities to expand scope, innovate, and lead. This position is mostly on-site, and full-time (100% FTE)

Requirements

• Proven experience planning, writing, editing, and delivering multi‑channel communications; ability to repurpose and tailor content for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated success strategizing and executing within budget (project scoping, vendor management, value‑based prioritization).
• Skill in liaising with campus and agency partners to align brand, editorial, and timing.
• A collaborative, service‑oriented approach that uplifts partners, builds trust, and reflects a good working knowledge of UW–Madison’s workings, governance rhythms, and campus culture.
• Comfort operating amid ambiguity and changing priorities; ability to translate leadership vision into clear plans and deliverables.
• Demonstrated competence in WordPress.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards, editorial style guides, and UW brand stewardship practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work in an evolving, fast-changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress or sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated experience using tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, research, entrepreneurship/startups
• Comfort with analytics tools and KPI reporting (e.g., web, email, social metrics) to inform content and campaign decisions.
• Familiarity with the Hub’s founder‑forward vision and hub‑and‑spoke model
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new software/cloud-based systems quickly.
• Desire to build future processes and entrepreneur-support systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
• Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
• Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets
• Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

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