Communications Manager, Office of the Provost

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a Communications Manager in the Office of the Provost to oversee day-to-day communications and execute the Provost's communications plan. The role handles executive content, internal messaging across schools and colleges, digital channels, and brand stewardship with autonomy within Academic Affairs.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field and 2+ years in communications or marketing, with strong writing, organizational,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• 2+ years in communications or marketing.
• Strong organizational and independent work abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Provost's day-to-day communications and execute the communications plan.
• Manage executive communications and internal messaging across schools and colleges.
• Oversee digital channels, brand governance, and coordination with central teams.

Skills

Excellent writing

Social media management

Content management systems

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

Oakland University is hiring a Communications Manager, Office of the Provost. The role manages the day-to-day execution of the Provost's communications plan, handling executive content, internal communications, digital channels, brand stewardship, and coordination with central teams while operating autonomously within Academic Affairs.

Highlights

• Serve as primary communications resource for Academic Affairs and the Provost's office.
• Manage executive communications, internal messaging across schools and colleges, digital channel management, and brand governance.
• Coordinate with the University Communications and Marketing (UCM) central teams.
• Handle all communications with confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Required skills include excellent writing, social media management, content management systems, and project coordination.
• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, 2+ years in communications or marketing, strong organizational and independent work abilities.
• Desired qualifications: Master’s degree, experience in higher education communications, brand governance knowledge, and familiarity with email marketing and web analytics.
• Annual salary of $60,000; full-time 40 hours/week.
• Work within a senior leadership environment advising the Provost and serving as a credible university representative.
• Department: Communications & Marketing, Employee group: AP Band N.