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Oakland University
Communications Manager, Office of the Provost
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Rochester, Michigan
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Full-Time
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$60K
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Communications
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August 18th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Oakland University is hiring a Communications Manager, Office of the Provost. The Communications Manager leads the execution of the Provost's communications plan independently, managing executive content, internal communications across academic units, digital channels, brand stewardship, and coordination with university central teams. This role requires strategic judgment and professional discretion to represent Academic Affairs and advise senior leadership.
Highlights
- Manages day-to-day communications for Academic Affairs, including executive content for the Provost and internal communication across schools and colleges.
- Oversees digital channel management and serves as brand steward within an institutional framework.
- Acts as a liaison with university central teams, ensuring confidentiality and professional discretion in all communications.
- Requires strong writing skills, project coordination, and experience with content management systems and social media management.
- Requires at least a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with sound judgment.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and experience in higher education or complex institutional settings.
- Salary of $60,000 annually with a full-time, 40-hour workweek.
- Position falls under Administrative-Professional group, AP Band N.
- Supports the academic mission of a regional public university and handles communications for a high-visibility leadership office.
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