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Communications Manager

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,000–$68,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Brand Management, Brand Marketing (Branding), Communication Skills, Content Delivery/Distribution, Content Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Creative Writing, Editing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Metrics, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Power Amplifier, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Wordpress, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
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Communications Manager

Job no: 539900
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:16523000 - LS-Advising Beyond120

Classification Title:
Communications Manager

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
The Communications Manager serves on the Beyond120 leadership team to direct a comprehensive, effective, and innovative communication strategy to engage and inspire a variety of audiences. This role assists the program to drive communication strategy development, message alignment, and communication implementation.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Leading and executing a comprehensive communication strategy to amplify our experiential learning initiatives and highlight student success.
  • Overseeing brand management, ensuring all print, web, and multimedia content aligns with UF and CLAS branding standards and ADA accessibility requirements.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and external partners to promote collaborations and cross-campus opportunities.
  • Serving as executive editor and creative director for recruitment materials, event promotions, and digital projects, working closely with CLAS Communications and Advancement.
  • Supervising communications assistants (photographers, videographers, etc.) and coordinating with external vendors.
  • Preparing projects, proposals, annual reports, and executive communications as well as tracking communications metrics and maintaining a comprehensive archive.
  • Representing the program at college and university communication meetings and serving as a resource for student groups.


Expected Salary:
The salary is $62,000 - $68,000.

This is a TEAMS position-UF's designation for staff roles-eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, retirement plans, and health insurance. Learn more about TEAMS benefits here.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred:
  • Ability to plan content development and distribution plans, managing workflow and implementing updates as needed.
  • Versatile team player who is organized, dependable and a self-starter.
  • Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to maintain high levels of creativity in messaging and developing overall communications strategy.
  • Experience working with Salesforce, Suitable, GatorNetwork, and similar platforms.
  • Experience with project management platforms, content management and publication systems, including WordPress, and native social media management tools such as Buffer, Hootsuite and Sprout.


Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 13 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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