Admissions Communications Lead - Digital Engagement

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategic admissions communications, enhance the applicant experience, and serve as the primary communications resource for engagement, messaging, and digital campaigns across the admissions lifecycle.

This role collaborates with Admissions leadership and the recruitment team to deliver timely, mission-aligned content; manages multiple channels, analyzes engagement metrics, and supports outreach events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years in communications, marketing, recruitment, or admissions.
• Experience developing communication strategies and targeted messaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong public speaking.
• Experience managing multiple channels and audiences.
• Familiar with communication platforms, email tools, CMS, and CRMs; able to learn admissions tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage applicant communication plans aligned with admissions timelines.
• Establish standards and templates for consistent messaging.
• Use admissions systems to manage communications and evaluate engagement.
• Collaborate with admissions leadership to support recruitment goals.
• Support digital communications across website, emails, and social media.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public speaking

Content management

CRM expertise

Multichannel communications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

CMS platforms

Email marketing tools

Admissions software

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategic admissions communications, enhance the applicant experience, and serve as the primary communications resource for engagement, messaging, and digital campaigns across the admissions lifecycle.

This role collaborates with Admissions leadership and the recruitment team to deliver timely, mission-aligned content; manages multiple channels, analyzes engagement metrics, and supports outreach events.