Communications Manager, Office of the Provost

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K 💻 Communications 🗓️ August 8th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Communications Manager, Office of the Provost. The role manages the day-to-day execution of the Provost's communications plan, handling executive content, internal communications, digital channels, brand stewardship, and coordination with central teams while operating autonomously within Academic Affairs.

Highlights

Serve as primary communications resource for Academic Affairs and the Provost's office.
Manage executive communications, internal messaging across schools and colleges, digital channel management, and brand governance.
Coordinate with the University Communications and Marketing (UCM) central teams.
Handle all communications with confidentiality and professional discretion.
Required skills include excellent writing, social media management, content management systems, and project coordination.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, 2+ years in communications or marketing, strong organizational and independent work abilities.
Desired qualifications: Master’s degree, experience in higher education communications, brand governance knowledge, and familiarity with email marketing and web analytics.
Annual salary of $60,000; full-time 40 hours/week.
Work within a senior leadership environment advising the Provost and serving as a credible university representative.
Department: Communications & Marketing, Employee group: AP Band N.