Manager, Communications and Planning

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Manager, Communications and Planning to guide university-wide communications for research initiatives, milestones, and funding outcomes. The role ensures timely, high-impact messaging to faculty, sponsors, and stakeholders, including grant opportunities and sensitive information handling.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s (master’s preferred), at least 5 years in marketing/business communications, and strong writing, editing, and project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or related discipline, master’s preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of practical marketing/business experience required.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility and integrity required.
• Experience with higher education communications at the executive level preferred.
• Excellent judgment and discretion required in handling sensitive, privileged, and confidential information in a respectful manner.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• High proficiency in managing multiple projects, while providing attention to detail and prioritization of work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; interact with all levels of an organization professionally.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints, and high-volume circumstances.
• Willingness to take direction from various sources.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office; strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills and experience.
• Understanding and familiarity with web-based content management systems and applications.
• Must be flexible and available outside of normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Communicate research milestones, funding achievements, and policies to faculty, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Provide rapid, high-impact communication regarding grant opportunities, awards, and sensitive matters.
• Support and shape strategic communications for the Research & Sponsored Programs office.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Project Management

Interpersonal & Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Title: Manager, Communications and Planning

Department Org: Research & Sponsored Programs -107920

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift: 1

Start Time: End Time:

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Job Description:

The office for Research and Innovation drives the University'sresearch enterprise, sponsored programs, and commercialization initiatives. To support these critical functions, this position ensures the strategic and effective communication of research milestones, funding achievements, and institutional policies to faculty, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Additionally, the role enables the office to provide rapid, high-impact communication regarding grant opportunities, awards, and time-sensitive or confidential research matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or related discipline, master’s preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of practical marketing/business experience required.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility and integrity required.
• Experience with higher education communications at the executive level preferred.
• Excellent judgment and discretion required in handling sensitive, privileged, and confidential information in a respectful manner.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• High proficiency in managing multiple projects, while providing attention to detail and appropriate prioritization of work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; can interact with all levels of an organization, internally and externally, with professional demeanor, especially when dealing with demanding situations.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints, and periodic high-volume circumstances.
• Willingness and ability to take direction from various sources required.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office; strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills and experience required.
• Understanding and familiarity with web-based content management systems and applications.
• Must be flexible and available outside of normal business hours. May be required to respond to urgent matters at all times of the day and/or on scheduled days off.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.