The University of Chicago
Communications Manager
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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CSL Central Administration
About the Department
The University of Chicago is one of the nation\'s leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) carries the core mission of the University to all aspects of life outside the classroom. It enriches the lives of its students, staff, and faculty and academic staff members and contributes to a vibrant, collaborative, and diverse campus community that inspires excellence and sustains the University\'s culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous learning. The unit also works to support the overall well-being of students, including their health and safety. This happens in the context of a campus located in a dynamic, thriving city, in which opportunities abound for students to learn from, contribute to, and engage with their urban environment. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of promoting the interests of students in the University, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community, including Athletics & Recreation; the Office of the Bursar; Center for Leadership and Involvement; Disciplinary Affairs; International House; Office of International Affairs; Office of the University Registrar; Rockefeller Memorial Chapel; Spiritual Life; Student Centers; Student Disability Services; UChicago HELP; Student Wellness; and UChicago Dining. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life.
Job Summary
The Communications Manager within Campus and Student Life will manage efforts and initiatives that support the vision and strategic objectives of CSL, promote partnerships with key campus stakeholders, market the unit\'s distinct programs and services, and tell the stories of the University\'s vibrant campus community to internal and external audiences. The Communications Manager must be an experienced communications professional who can think strategically about communication needs while working very collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Of particular focus are programs and initiatives that directly impact the student experience as well as that of CSL staff.
CSL is a fast-paced environment and does occasionally require evening and weekend availability.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Communications Manager will: Develop and execute communications for Campus and Student Life as well as communications plans for individual initiatives and departments, using a variety of vehicles and events to tell those stories, convey the larger messages and capture the full impact of the University\'s work beyond its campus boundaries.
Collaborates and provides communications support to the various communications functions across CSL\'s departments.
Drafts statements, announcements, press releases, emails, presentations, and other communications for the Dean of Students in the University and other senior staff members.
Works closely with departmental staff and the University Office of Communications to manage a range of communications projects for CSL, including: collateral materials (posters, handbooks, brochures, etc.); website content and design; photo shoots; social media; newsletters; and, other internal and external communications.
Partners with University and CSL colleagues to ensure consistent and compelling messaging, visuals, and design are deployed across the unit in a way that supports the overall CSL brand identity and strategy.
With respect to communications for Student Wellness, directs, drafts, and manages the communications for studen s related to broader strategic branding and awareness efforts, as well as tactical communications relating to the Student Wellness Center and student experience (e.g., the patient medical record portal; communications around appointment scheduling).
Demonstrates leadership in identifying and applying new, creative ways to reach students and external audiences through social media, and strategically build up and manage social media channels for Campus and Student Life.
Writes, assigns to freelancers, or collaborates on content for Campus and Student Life website and University web publications.
Assists the Dean of Students and CSL in gathering and responding to feedback from campus communities.
Helps assess effectiveness of communications tactics, report on data, etc.
Plays a key role in the launch and upkeep of new communications channels for Campus and Student Life staff by creating and managing content.
Works with the News Office as needed on engagement with student media and external media.
Works closely with Campus and Student Life staff, University Communications senior staff, and the University News Office.
The Manager will report to the Associate Director of Operations for Campus and Student Life and will assist the associa
CSL Central Administration
About the Department
The University of Chicago is one of the nation\'s leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) carries the core mission of the University to all aspects of life outside the classroom. It enriches the lives of its students, staff, and faculty and academic staff members and contributes to a vibrant, collaborative, and diverse campus community that inspires excellence and sustains the University\'s culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous learning. The unit also works to support the overall well-being of students, including their health and safety. This happens in the context of a campus located in a dynamic, thriving city, in which opportunities abound for students to learn from, contribute to, and engage with their urban environment. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of promoting the interests of students in the University, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community, including Athletics & Recreation; the Office of the Bursar; Center for Leadership and Involvement; Disciplinary Affairs; International House; Office of International Affairs; Office of the University Registrar; Rockefeller Memorial Chapel; Spiritual Life; Student Centers; Student Disability Services; UChicago HELP; Student Wellness; and UChicago Dining. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life.
Job Summary
The Communications Manager within Campus and Student Life will manage efforts and initiatives that support the vision and strategic objectives of CSL, promote partnerships with key campus stakeholders, market the unit\'s distinct programs and services, and tell the stories of the University\'s vibrant campus community to internal and external audiences. The Communications Manager must be an experienced communications professional who can think strategically about communication needs while working very collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Of particular focus are programs and initiatives that directly impact the student experience as well as that of CSL staff.
CSL is a fast-paced environment and does occasionally require evening and weekend availability.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Communications Manager will: Develop and execute communications for Campus and Student Life as well as communications plans for individual initiatives and departments, using a variety of vehicles and events to tell those stories, convey the larger messages and capture the full impact of the University\'s work beyond its campus boundaries.
Collaborates and provides communications support to the various communications functions across CSL\'s departments.
Drafts statements, announcements, press releases, emails, presentations, and other communications for the Dean of Students in the University and other senior staff members.
Works closely with departmental staff and the University Office of Communications to manage a range of communications projects for CSL, including: collateral materials (posters, handbooks, brochures, etc.); website content and design; photo shoots; social media; newsletters; and, other internal and external communications.
Partners with University and CSL colleagues to ensure consistent and compelling messaging, visuals, and design are deployed across the unit in a way that supports the overall CSL brand identity and strategy.
With respect to communications for Student Wellness, directs, drafts, and manages the communications for studen s related to broader strategic branding and awareness efforts, as well as tactical communications relating to the Student Wellness Center and student experience (e.g., the patient medical record portal; communications around appointment scheduling).
Demonstrates leadership in identifying and applying new, creative ways to reach students and external audiences through social media, and strategically build up and manage social media channels for Campus and Student Life.
Writes, assigns to freelancers, or collaborates on content for Campus and Student Life website and University web publications.
Assists the Dean of Students and CSL in gathering and responding to feedback from campus communities.
Helps assess effectiveness of communications tactics, report on data, etc.
Plays a key role in the launch and upkeep of new communications channels for Campus and Student Life staff by creating and managing content.
Works with the News Office as needed on engagement with student media and external media.
Works closely with Campus and Student Life staff, University Communications senior staff, and the University News Office.
The Manager will report to the Associate Director of Operations for Campus and Student Life and will assist the associa