Digital Communications Manager

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Law seeks a Digital Communications Manager to execute web and social media strategies, focusing on content development, brand enhancement, and functionality improvements. You will align digital content with institutional goals and collaborate with leaders and professionals to develop plans, metrics, and engaging campaigns.

The role requires strong writing, project management, and design tools proficiency, plus experience with WordPress, Google Analytics, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern web and digital platforms.
• Deep knowledge of content strategy and execution.
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics.
• Experience with WordPress/Cascade and social media management tools.
• Excellent written communication and AP style knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage UC Irvine Law digital content and campaigns across web and social channels.
• Coordinate content with IT and designers to ensure on-brand, accessible pages.
• Plan, write, review, and manage updates for the UC Irvine Law website and social media.
• Lead multiple communications projects with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Web and digital platforms

Content strategy

Project management

SEO / GEO

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

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

Tools

WordPress

Cascade CMS

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965,

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. In 2008, UC Irvine School of Law was founded on an ambitious, exciting promise: to rethink legal education, elevate public service, shape a new generation of lawyers equipped to lead with purpose, and build a premier law school within one of the nation's most innovative public research universities. Eighteen years later, that vision is not only fulfilled, it's flourishing. From pioneering scholarship to transformative advocacy, UC Irvine Law has become a national model for innovation, impact, and community. The Law School's unique history fosters a commitment to interdisciplinary and global perspectives, along with a deep commitment to public service, skills training, experiential and hands‑on learning, and advancing important research in a supportive environment. UC Irvine Law's dedication to innovation and quality is reflected in our national rankings. Our programs are consistently ranked at the very top for faculty scholarship, innovation and clinical education, practical training, legal writing, and commitment to improving legal education.

Your Role on the Team

The Digital Communications Manager works in the UC Irvine Law Communications Office, under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Communications, to implement web and social media strategies for the Law School by focusing on content development, brand enhancement and functionality implementation and maintenance. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that UC Irvine Law’s digital content - including web, social media, graphics, photography, video and other emerging communication technologies - advance institutional goals and align with the brand. The Digital Communications Manager consults with administrative leaders and other professionals to develop strategies, programs, plans, metrics and content related to digital platforms. The Digital Communications Manager serves as a project manager for the completion of websites and webpages, and digital content campaigns on social media channels, ensuring that assets are effective, timely, accurate and on brand. This position plans, researches, writes and manages updates to content for the UC Irvine Law website and social media channels for all audience segments. Additionally, this position oversees the school’s web content and any webpages that become an institutional priority, working closely with the UC Irvine Law IT team and web designer to plan and execute high‑impact, accessible and dynamic web content. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and departments, and the ability and drive to create high‑quality work in a variety of mediums.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $79,200.00- $90,000.00 (Annual).

Required

What It Takes to be Successful

• Strong understanding of modern web and digital platforms
• Strong understanding of modern content strategy definition and execution
• Strong knowledge of web/digital best practices, including usability, accessibility and mobile/responsive web
• Demonstrated social media platform fluency as part of a business strategy
• Deep knowledge of web content management systems, such as WordPress and Cascade
• Familiarity with social media management tools (i.e. Hootsuite, Sprout Social)
• Strong knowledge of website and social media analytics tools
• Demonstrated understanding of search engine optimization (SEO)/generative engine optimization (GEO)
• Proficiency in relevant software, including Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Constant Contact, Canva and other graphics, video and email tools
• Proficiency in photography and videography
• Ability to learn new programs and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, best practices in communications and brand management
• Exceptionally skilled at project management and multitasking
• Thorough interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and have strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent written communication skills and an exacting knowledge of grammar and AP style.
• Ability to work as part of a team effectively.
• Advanced understanding of strategic marketing, branding, promotion and public relations.
• Strong eye for design and digital storytelling
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in social media content production and website management.
• Experience managing multiple communications projects simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years experence of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or higher education communications.

Preferred

• Experience in communications within higher education, law schools, legal organizations or nonprofit institutions.
• Familiarity with legal scholarship and legal education.
• Experience using content management systems and email marketing platforms.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or similar design tools.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $79,200.00- $90,000.00 (Annual).

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment.

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives and identities. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization