Departmental Communications Manager

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Departmental Communications Manager to oversee a team of creative specialists supporting marketing and communications for several large engineering departments. The role includes project management, resource allocation, strategic communications, brand enhancement, and collaboration with leadership to achieve the college's communication goals.

Highlights

Manage marketing and communications staff supporting multiple academic departments in the College of Engineering.
Coordinate project management and prioritize resources to meet strategic communications goals.
Develop and deploy specialist support such as videography, writing, digital media, and social media management.
Enhance the reputation and brand alignment of academic programs and research activities through targeted communication efforts.
Assist in creating annual communication plans, tracking outreach effectiveness, and adjusting strategies accordingly.
Required skills include strong reporting and writing, photography, video production, graphic design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Wordpress, and knowledge of multiple social media platforms.
Preferred qualifications include experience with technical and scientific writing, academic program communications, and storytelling for diverse audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with additional hours as needed.
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement programs, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.