University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Its academic and research community spans the humanities, sciences, and applied disciplines, with more than $1 billion invested annually in research. The university combines undergraduate and graduate education with community outreach, campus resources, and athletics, guided by the Wisconsin Idea’s focus on public service. Its work also emphasizes diversity, inclusive excellence, and engagement with the wider community.
Graduate School Communications Manager
Lead communications that promote graduate education and postdoctoral training at UW–Madison. Oversee web and email content, audience analytics, and collaboration with campus partners.
Description
- Report to the Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Communications
- Develop and continually improve communications strategy for graduate education and postdoctoral training across UW–Madison
- Manage daily operational plans for the unit in line with strategic priorities and objectives
- Coordinate communications schedules and institution-wide initiatives with Graduate School teams and campus partners
- Recommend and implement operational policies and procedures for the unit
- Direct programs and projects, keeping work on schedule and within budget
- Write and edit content for internal and external audiences
- Create and distribute communications materials across media to reach designated audiences
- Promote existing offerings, monitor audience engagement, and support campus partners and stakeholders
Requirements
- Bring at least two years of professional experience supporting communications
- Write clearly and tailor content to audience, accuracy, accessibility, and clarity
- Write web copy, marketing emails, and announcements in a range of professional styles
- Apply website strategy and user-centered design principles with content management systems such as WordPress
- Develop and run targeted email campaigns, newsletters, or mass communications using tools such as Eloqua
- Manage communications projects from start to finish, including schedules, cross-functional contributors, and deliverables
- Analyze website and email performance using tools such as Google Analytics and email platform reports
- Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, subject matter experts, and campus partners
- Demonstrate proactive planning and project management skills
- Hold a bachelor’s degree
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and two or three professional writing samples
- Be prepared for a criminal background check as part of employment
- Provide references if requested as a final candidate
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund
- Flexible hybrid schedule with one to two remote workdays per week