Strategic Communications Manager — Higher Education

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harvard University’s Davis Center seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategic, integrated communications for marketing, public relations, and alumni relations. You will guide content across print and digital platforms and manage relationships with contracted professionals.

The role emphasizes storytelling, collaboration, and data-driven evaluation within a dynamic, international-center context. A strong writing background and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience in a multi-cultural international environment preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements communications programs to promote understanding and support among key constituencies.
• Manages center content across print and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the mission.
• Oversees the Davis Center website, publications, email marketing, and social media channels.
• Recruits and manages contracted communications professionals, such as editors, writers, designers, printers, photographers.
• Monitors metrics to evaluate strategy effectiveness and ensure best practices.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content strategy

Storytelling

Media relations

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media tools

Job description

Harvard University’s Davis Center seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategic, integrated communications for marketing, public relations, and alumni relations. You will guide content across print and digital platforms and manage relationships with contracted professionals.

The role emphasizes storytelling, collaboration, and data-driven evaluation within a dynamic, international-center context. A strong writing background and a Bachelor's degree are required.