Communications Manager

The Communications Manager serves as the lead day-to-day owner of the university's newsroom and media relations operation, reporting directly to the Assistant Chancellor for University Relations and Strategic Communications. This role combines strong news judgment, writing, and editing skills to tell the university's story accurately and strategically while managing media inquiries and building relationships with local, regional, and statewide media. The position also supports university relations by coordinating engagement with government, business, and community partners, and provides direction to communications staff and interns.