Communications Manager, Office of the Provost

🇺🇸 Rochester, Michigan 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K 💻 Communications 🗓️ September 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Communications Manager for the Office of the Provost. The role requires managing the day-to-day execution of the Provost’s communications plan, including executive content creation, internal communications across academic units, digital channel oversight, brand stewardship, and coordination with central communications teams. The Communications Manager works autonomously, advises senior leadership, and ensures confidentiality and professional discretion in all communications.

Highlights

Manage full spectrum of Academic Affairs communications, including executive and internal communications.

Oversee digital channels, brand governance, and collaborate with University Communications and Marketing (UCM) teams.

Serve as sole communications professional for a high-visibility university leadership office, providing strategic counsel to the Provost.

Required skills include strong writing across multiple formats, digital content management, social media strategy, and project coordination.

Must have bachelor’s degree in communications or related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

Experience with content management systems and social media analytics is mandatory.

Professional maturity to handle sensitive information and work independently in senior leadership environment.

Salary is $60,000 annually with a full-time 40-hour workweek.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, prior higher education experience, executive-level communication skills, and knowledge of brand governance principles.