Manager Communications and Academic Research

University of Richmond

1d•$50,461 - $66,851

About The Position

The Manager, Communications and Academic Research reports to the Dean and oversees communications for the Jepson School of Leadership, promoting the school’s programs and initiatives and enhancing its reputation as a national and international resource in leadership studies. The position directs media and public relations, electronic and print publications, website and image content, strategic planning, and social media strategy. It also supports faculty research and edits scholarly manuscripts, books, journal articles, grant proposals, and other writing projects, while writing stories about Jepson School students, alumni, and faculty. The role develops communications and marketing strategies and an annual calendar, works with University Communications and other campus teams, creates and edits content across digital and print channels, manages social media, and develops graphic and image materials. It manages projects with internal and external partners, oversees freelancers as needed, and provides training and guidance to colleagues contributing website content. The position also conducts independent outside research for projects initiated by faculty and administration. The role is based in an office environment and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 38.75 hours per week. It is a full-time, exempt position with UR benefits. The salary range is $50,461 to $66,851.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three to five years of experience in copyediting or writing required.
Expertise in communications, marketing, and creative processes.
Knowledge of media relations and public relations.
Strong writing and editing skills, with proven experience managing print and electronic publications.
Knowledge of research techniques and editing processes.
Knowledge of computer software and content management systems such as Cascade, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Proficiency in Word, Acrobat, and Excel.
Knowledge of style guides including Chicago, AP, APA, and MLA.
Submit a cover letter, resume, a sample of edited work with edits visible using track changes or handwriting, and a brief writing sample demonstrating capability to assume the role.

Nice To Haves

Media communications experience.
Research experience.
Social media experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the Jepson School administration and Dean’s Executive Board of Advisors to plan and implement strategies that enhance the school’s reputation and visibility.
Develop strategies to promote the school’s community programs and academic program, and create the communications and marketing yearly calendar.
Research, plan, and develop communications strategies for new school initiatives, using analytics and data to improve marketing and communications.
Collaborate with University Communications on media and public relations, including sharing faculty expertise and research, connecting faculty with media, coordinating interviews, and contributing to news releases and media materials.
Oversee electronic and print publications, including the website, electronic newsletter, Dean’s report, grant reports, advertisements, posters, banners, and brochures.
Manage website content, write and create content for the website and publications, and edit website and publication copy for consistency with University tone and style.
Develop and maintain social media and digital strategy; analyze trends and manage and create content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other accounts.
Maintain the Jepson School’s graphic standards and collaborate with University Communications on brochures, logos, and other design materials.
Design advertising and promotional materials, work with vendors on timely printing and publication, and maintain and update website images and photos.
Take and edit photographs using software such as Photoshop as needed.
Manage projects with internal and external partners, oversee freelancers as needed, and ensure website contributions follow University guidelines and style.
Provide training to colleagues as necessary and manage the Jepson School student assistant who writes stories and develops web content.
Edit faculty books, journal articles, grant proposals, scholarly publications, and other writing projects, providing editorial support throughout the writing and publishing process.
Conduct independent outside research for projects initiated by faculty and administration.