Communications Partnerships Manager

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Communications Partnerships Manager to strategically plan and lead campus-wide communications initiatives. This role focuses on advancing UNCG’s reputation through cross-enterprise collaboration and integrated campaigns.

You will work with editorial, creative, digital, web, and marketing teams to foster partnerships across schools and units, ensuring strategic alignment with branding and priority initiatives for a student-centered public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible communications experience.
• Experience developing communications plans and leading communications initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary communications environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editorial, creative, digital, web, media, multimedia, and marketing teams to plan and prioritize initiatives.
• Lead integrated communications leadership across portfolio of schools, colleges, and university units.
• Strengthen UNCG's reputation and advance the university's mission through strategic partnerships.
• Ensure alignment with University brand standards and institutional priorities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Project management

Written communication

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Position Number

013280

Functional Title

Communications Partnerships Manager

Position Type

Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

University Advancement elevates UNCG's reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University's distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.

Position Summary

Working collaboratively with editorial, creative, digital, web, media, multimedia, and marketing professionals, the Communications Partnership Manager ensures communications initiatives are strategically planned, appropriately prioritized, and aligned with institutional priorities, University brand standards, and the needs of key audiences. Through strategic partnership, project management, and integrated communications leadership, this role strengthens the University's reputation while advancing the unique mission and goals of an assigned portfolio of schools, colleges, and university units.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible communications experience.
• Experience developing communications plans and leading communications initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary communications environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Higher education communications experience.
• Experience with digital communications, analytics, content strategy, and web governance.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms.
• Knowledge of accessibility, AP Style, and brand standards.
• Experience with AI-enabled communications tools.

Recruitment Range

$72,000 - $76,000

Org #-Department

University Communications - 33901

Job Open Date

10/14/2026

Job Close Date

11/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt