Communications Manager

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite campus work

Competitive benefits

Job summary

University of Texas’ University Housing and Dining department on UT Main Campus in Austin seeks a Communications Manager to lead content initiatives and coordinate communications strategy. The role focuses on generating impactful written content, editing website materials, and guiding editorial calendars for UHD.

You will supervise a content team, collaborate with unit stakeholders, and drive campaigns that showcase UHD programs and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in a manager/supervisor role in communications
• Experience coordinating content across multiple stakeholders in higher education preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across channels

Responsibilities

• Generate impactful written content for internal and external audiences with consistent voice and branding
• Edit and review website content; manage Spotlight editorial calendar
• Plan and write content for UHD communications projects
• Supervise content team, assign tasks, ensure on-time delivery
• Lead campaigns, publicity, and public relations efforts for UHD initiatives
• Analyze communications metrics and translate data into actionable insights
• Collaborate with university partners to support UT-wide initiatives

Skills

Content strategy

Editing

Team leadership

Project coordination

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

## Communications ManagerApplylocations: UT MAIN CAMPUS: AUSTIN, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 17, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: R\_00047979**Job Posting Title:**Communications Manager**----****Hiring Department:**University Housing and Dining**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Aug 21, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:****General Notes**## **BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:*** 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage* Free Capital Metro bus rides* Retirement contributions* Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays* Career growth & professional developmentPlease visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!**Purpose:**The Communications Manager will manage communications areas and coordinate the development of communications initiatives that support University Housing and Dining’s (UHD) strategic plan, mission and vision. The person in this role will work collaboratively with internal and external units and participate in developing content.**Responsibilities:*** Generates impactful written content for internal and external audiences that ensures consistent voice, style and branding. Serves as editor and reviewer for website content. Work with team members to plan and write content for Spotlight editorial calendar that features high impact, engaging stories on the UHD website. Assist the Associate Director for Communications as needed in writing/editing departmental communication, media requests and serving as content editor.* Analyzes operations and identifies opportunities for communications. Works with the Operations Manager to strategize and manage projects that advance UHD brand through communications initiatives in cooperation with UHD marketing and communications team, department stakeholders and/or other University personnel. Maintains communications goals and objectives that promote, highlight, and/or tell the story of UHD programs, services and operations.* Manages a team, evaluates performance, assign tasks directly, and reviews and coordinates work in process. Oversees day-to-day project management of content team, including monitoring new projects, assigning task due dates and ensuring on-time project completion.* Collaborates with team members and departmental key stakeholders in identifying, specifying, planning, and supervising campaigns, publicity, promotions and/or public relations required to communicate and market UHD initiatives, events, services or operations. Work with communications peers across the University in support of UT-level initiatives.* Leads the collection, analysis and reporting of communications metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external communication strategies, campaigns and content. Monitors key performance indicators across communication channels and prepares regular reports that translate data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders. Uses audience engagement data and communication trends to inform content strategy, improve message effectiveness and support continuous improvement of UHD communications initiatives.* Partners with human resources on interviewing, selecting, training, and engaging with staff and students. Assumes responsibilities of other team members or managers as needed. Performs related duties as required.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelors Degree* At least 3 years in a manager and/or supervisor capacity*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.***Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or similar field* 3 or more years professional or paraprofessional supervisory experience managing communications or marketing initiatives, including supervising staff, leading content development, coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders, and supporting strategic communications, public relations, or digital communications efforts* Experience working in higher education* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written for various mediums and audiences, including experience writing and communicating on behalf of department and/or department leaders* Ability to form and maintain interpersonal relationships with team members and across departments to work collaboratively on concurrent projects, ensuring that deliverables are achieved on time, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity* Demonstrated ability to understand communications needs, gather key information, and develop strategic, audience-appropriate messaging and plans across a variety of projects and platforms**Salary Range:** $65,000 + depending on qualifications**Schedule**:Monday – Friday / 8am - 5pm / Onsite. Work days, hours and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining.**Working Conditions**:* May work around standard office conditions* Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation* Climbing stairs* Lifting and moving**Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest