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North Carolina State University

Departmental Communications Manager

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ March 14th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Departmental Communications Manager. The role involves managing marketing and communications staff supporting multiple academic departments within the College of Engineering, overseeing project management and resource prioritization, and enhancing strategic communications and brand reputation. The manager also develops annual communications plans and evaluates outreach efforts aligned with department and college priorities.

Highlights

  • Manage communications staff supporting four academic departments and specialist services such as videography, writing, digital media, and social media.

  • Coordinate project management and prioritize resource allocation to meet academic departments' strategic goals.

  • Provide high-touch content creation and event communication support.

  • Enhance brand reputation through targeted communications including lecture series promotion, philanthropic engagement, digital marketing, and recruitment communications.

  • Develop annual communications plans, track outreach results, and adjust strategies based on assessments.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Wordpress, and multiple social media platforms required.

  • Experience in photography, video production, graphic design, and excellent reporting and writing skills required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience required.

  • Preferred experience includes technical/scientific writing, academic program communications coordination, and audience storytelling.

  • Compensation commensurate with education and experience.