Communications Manager

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](https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/staff-teams/). 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