COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - DEVELOPMENT

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in McAllen, Texas seeks a Communications Manager for Development to oversee internal communications and press releases, supporting branding and recruitment initiatives. The role collaborates with Alumni Relations and Marketing to ensure content accuracy and alignment with brand standards.

You will manage special communication projects, develop web and social content, and advise leadership on digital strategy to improve outreach and engagement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of experience performing related work in communications, marketing, journalism, or a similar field.
• High-level word and grammar skills, and knowledge of AP Style for writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Manages the creation, implementation, and oversight of special communication projects (print and digital) that promote Institutional Advancement initiatives.
• Generates clear, compelling copy for brochures, print materials, websites, presentations, direct mail, and social media.
• Writes and edits stories for print and electronic media aligned with UTRGV's goals and web strategy.
• Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads a wide range of written materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Develops new web and social media content and maintains advancement-related web pages with timely updates.
• Identifies, researches, and develops stories that enhance the University’s image and support fundraising and engagement efforts.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

InDesign

InCopy

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Adobe Programs

Job description

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - DEVELOPMENT

Posting Number: SRGV9226

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: McAllen, Texas

Department: Development

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

Manages daily operations for internal communications, fieldingmedia requests, editing and releasing press releases to the mediaand general public in an effort to contribute to the branding andrecruitment efforts of UTRGV.

Description of Duties

• Manages the creation, implementation, and oversight of specialcommunication projects (print and digital) that promoteInstitutional Advancement initiatives.
• Generates clear, compelling copy for brochures, printmaterials, websites, presentations, direct mail, and socialmedia.
• Writes and edits stories for print and electronic media alignedwith UTRGV's goals and web strategy.
• Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads a wide range ofwritten materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, andconsistency.
• Develops new web and social media content and maintainsadvancement‑related web pages with timely updates.
• Identifies, researches, and develops stories that enhance theUniversity's image and support fundraising and engagementefforts.
• Advises leadership on strategies to strengthen web and socialmedia presence and improve digital reach for advancementinitiatives.
• Conceptualizes and manages the production of audio and videoprojects in collaboration with Institutional Advancement and otherUniversity departments.
• Participates in weekly and bi‑weekly project meetings to trackprogress and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains project informationlibraries and archives.
• Collaborates closely with Alumni Relations, UniversityMarketing & Communications, and IT Services to ensure contentaccuracy and alignment with brand standards.
• Produces and edits content for special publications, emailcampaigns, and web releases in accordance with University Marketingand Communication guidelines.
• Evaluates feedback on communications and implementsimprovements to enhance effectiveness and audience engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision isprovided either directly or indirectly by a leadership positionwithin University Marketing and Communication.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing,or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

Four (4) years of experience performing related work incommunications, marketing, journalism, or a similar field.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. MAC computer with Indesign,Incopy, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Adobe Programs. Tablet/Ipadused for Skype and for editing of documents and promotionalmaterials for university.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligibleamount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributedinstitution, which may require presence at multiple locationsthroughout the Rio Grande Valley. As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles areexpected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus attheir assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply forpositions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordancewith UTRGV policies.

Other

Ability to understand and learn new technical and digital platformsand their practical applications. Needs high-level word and grammarskills, and knowledge of AP Style for writing and editing iscritical.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/29/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of HR & Talent Development .