Location: Milwaukee,WI, USA
Official Job Title COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Working Title: Special Assistant, Communications & Operations Position Number 00688763 Division Academic Affairs Department B050100 GENERAL Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 23 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100 Posting Type Staff UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here:
School/College/Division Description
The Division of Academic Affairs at UWM is dedicated to delivering the highest quality academic experience to our undergraduate and graduate students. Academic Affairs supports the career and professional development of UWM's faculty and staff, fostering an environment of continuous growth and excellence. Academic Affairs is a strong advocate for research and scholarship, proudly supporting our faculty, staff, and students in their scholarly pursuits.
Job Summary
The Communications Manager for the Provost Office at UW-Milwaukee will oversee and manage all communication efforts on behalf of the Provost. This role is crucial in advancing the strategic goals of the Provost's office by ensuring that all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with priorities. Responsibilities include drafting, editing, and coordinating weekly announcements and managing the Provost Office's web presence. The Communications Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to gather and disseminate messages, handle crisis communications, and tailor messaging for different audiences, including faculty, students, and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role involves developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies, managing timelines for communication projects, and ensuring the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
The position will also be responsible for managing a wide variety of administrative and executive duties, special projects, and initiatives involving the Provost's office and its priorities. This includes serving as an advisor to the Provost, representing the interests and strategic priorities of the Provost through effective communication, coordination, and execution of University-wide projects. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, and flexibility. They must have the ability to work independently with limited direction and be a self-starter to solve problems and take actions to ensure progress on initiatives. The role requires a high level of discretion, integrity, and ethics, and ability to maintain confidential information.
This position requires full-time, on-site presence at the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
* Two years of professional experience in a communications or strategic planning role
* Two years of professional experience in web content development and content management systems
* Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
* Experience with, and ability to work independently, solve problems, and take initiative with minimal direction
* Successful experience maintaining a high level of discretion, integrity, and an ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience serving in a communications related role in a university setting
* Five years of professional experience in a communications or strategic planning role
* Three years of professional experience in web content development and content management systems
* Strong organizational and project management experience, including consistently producing a high quality and quantity of work, approaching projects analytically, strategically, creatively and professionally
* Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills, as evidenced by the clarity, coherence, and professionalism of the submitted application materials
* Experience managing a varied and extensive portfolio of projects, working in a fast-paced environment with urgent deadlines and goals
* Experience effectively collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders
Target Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000/annually (Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.) Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Applicants will be expected to provide:
* A Resume
* A cover letter that addresses the candidate's professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
* A list of three professional references with contact information
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application Deadline 12/11/2024 Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No If Continuous, Initial Review Date Position Contact Name Zoe Carballido Contact Phone 414-###-#### Contact Email ...@uwm.edu Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message Your application has been submitted is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact ...@uwm.edu or 414-###-####. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) ###-#### for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Academic/Faculty Affairs, Communication/Public Relations, Office, Administrative, and Clerical Support