Strategic Communications Partnerships Lead

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

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is seeking a Communications Partnership Manager to lead strategic communications for an assigned portfolio of schools and university units. You will collaborate with editorial, creative, digital, and marketing teams to ensure plans align with brand standards and institutional priorities.

Responsibilities include developing annual strategic plans, coordinating resources, and leading cross-unit partnerships to advance university goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications liaison and advisor to leadership across units.
• Develop and implement comprehensive annual strategic communications plans.
• Build collaborative partnerships across University Communications.
• Coordinate editorial, creative, digital, web, and media resources.
• Develop project briefs, timelines, and resource plans.
• Monitor progress, risks, and priorities with updates.

Skills

Project management

Partnership building

Strategic communications

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Monday.com

Content management systems

Job description

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is seeking a Communications Partnership Manager to lead strategic communications for an assigned portfolio of schools and university units. You will collaborate with editorial, creative, digital, and marketing teams to ensure plans align with brand standards and institutional priorities.

Responsibilities include developing annual strategic plans, coordinating resources, and leading cross-unit partnerships to advance university goals.