University of Vermont
Strategic Communications Manager, CESS
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- Manage and lead external communications for CESS in alignment with university strategy.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate communication campaigns involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners.
- Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and web content management systems such as Drupal.
- Apply knowledge of website best practices, social media, SEO content writing, and accessibility optimization.
- Required minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience, excellent communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in related fields and five or more years in communications/marketing in higher education or nonprofit sectors.
- Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Cloud tools and digital analytics (Google Analytics, social media insights).
- Experience with CRM or email marketing platforms like Slate, Salesforce, or Emma.
- Strong project management abilities including use of workflow tools (Wrike, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Planner).
- Salary range is $70,000 to $78,000; position reports to the CESS Associate Dean for Graduate, Non-Degree, and Research Programming.
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| Advertising/Posting Title | Strategic Communications Manager, CESS |
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| Posting Summary | Oversees the external relations and communications program for the College of Education and Social Services (CESS). Provides leadership in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of communications that advance the College’s mission and strategic priorities, in consultation with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and field partners, as well as internal University partners and external vendors. Collaborates closely with the Division of Strategic Communications to ensure alignment and synergy between the College and the University’s overarching external relations strategy. Communicates stories, events, accomplishments, and issues of strategic importance from the College in ways that support and reinforce College and University strategic goals. This position reports to the CESS Associate Dean for Graduate, Non-Degree, and Research Programming. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) |
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| Desirable Qualifications |
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| Anticipated Pay Range | $70,000-$78,000 |
| Other Information | For visionary changemakers who are ready to transform educational and social systems, the College of Education and Social Services provides experiential and supportive learning environments inspiring students to create a more humane and just society—for people and planet. For more detailed information about us, visit the College of Education and Social Services’ website, www.uvm.edu/cess
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| Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Position | Yes, UVMSU |
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
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| Job Open Date | 03/03/2026 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
| Position Title | Communcations Generalist PC3 X |
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| Posting Number | S5978PO |
| Department | CESS Dean's Office/53000 |
| Position Number | 00027822 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.00 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
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