Communications Manager

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Job Category : Academic Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile :

Communications Manager

Job Summary :

The Communications Manager at UW–Madison Libraries produces compelling stories, campaigns, and publications to advance the impact and national profile of the Libraries.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advancement and Communications at Libraries, the Communications Manager is responsible for strategically planning and producing a variety of editorial content for various audiences, ranging from current students and patrons of the libraries to members of the media, philanthropic supporters, and colleagues within the organization.

Rooted in strong attention to detail in writing and editing, the Communications Manager draws on best practices in digital marketing to maximize outreach and impact. The Communications Manager will work in a collaborative team environment within Libraries as well as partner with colleagues on the UW–Madison campus and the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association to achieve desired communications and advancement outcomes.

The UW–Madison Libraries lead in curating, preserving, and sharing knowledge through environments that inspire engagement, discovery, and learning. The Libraries deliver exemplary information services to advance the mission and strategic priorities of one of the nation’s leading research universities. Shared values at Libraries include respect, inclusion, communication, collaboration, and empowerment.

This position is eligible for partial remote work. A remote work agreement may allow for a maximum of 40% remote per week.

Occasional night and weekend work is required based on event and outreach activity.

This position is full-time, 100%.

Ongoing / Renewable

Key Job Responsibilities :

Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences

Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders

Plans and directs unit programs and / or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets

Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives

Department :

Libraries, Administration

Compensation :

Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well-qualified applicants can anticipate earning between $70,000 - $85,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health / dental / vision / life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at

Required Qualifications :

Minimum of three years of professional experience in communications or marketing

Demonstrated track record in producing writing content or creating marketing materials

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, email marketing, and marketing automation tools (like Salesforce, Mailchimp, Eloqua)

Experience in cross-cultural communications or lived experience working across cultures, age groups, and / or languages

Experience with WordPress or similar content management system

Experience working in social media platforms and creating social engagement within a brand

Education :

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

How to Apply :

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents :

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications
• One published writing sample in PDF format

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with the initial application. Reference requests will be sent via email from SkillSurvey.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information :

Caitlin Milnthorpe, caitlin.milnthorpe@wisc.edu, 608-263-4962

Relay Access (WTRS) : 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity :

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

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