Strategic Communications Project Lead | Outreach

Wayne State University; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Strategic Communications Project Manager to support the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office’s communication plan. You will manage schedules, coordinate multi-channel content, and track outreach metrics while collaborating with leadership and subject matter experts.

The role requires 3+ years in communications or marketing, strong writing and organization, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Occasional travel to multiple locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or management.
• Minimum 3 years communications or marketing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
• Experience managing communication projects, schedules, and deliverables from start to finish.
• Experience developing communications content across multiple channels (e.g., newsletters, social media, briefings, success stories).
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Familiarity with SharePoint.
• U.S. citizen due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government.
• Reliable means of transportation for short-notice, multi-location in-person needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day manager of RSO communication activities and projects.
• Track schedules and deliverables.
• Convert technical information into accessible formats.
• Coordinate content creation across the communications team.
• Manage internal and external communication channels (website/SharePoint, social media, newsletter).
• Develop metrics to track strategic outreach activities.
• Travel between UDRI locations, base, and mission locations as needed.
• Collaborate with RSO leadership, focus-area liaisons, SMEs, and AF Public Affairs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Strategic Communications Project Manager to support the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office’s communication plan. You will manage schedules, coordinate multi-channel content, and track outreach metrics while collaborating with leadership and subject matter experts.

The role requires 3+ years in communications or marketing, strong writing and organization, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Occasional travel to multiple locations is expected.