Strategic Communications & Planning Manager

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

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