Communications Manager

Department : Parking & Transport Operations Salary : Commensurate with experience Description : Manages communications activities to promote the advancement of a major university program or center through the planning and coordination of its publications and media relations. Responsibilities Designs and coordinates publications for the program, including brochures, newsletters, annual reports and other marketing and promotional materials. Manages the design and update of program web sites. Coordinates the procurement and management of graphic design, printing and other publication-related services. Writes and disseminates news and press releases for the program. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with external media organizations, as well as the university's media relations department. Manages advertising, marketing and publications for promotional events and other special programs. Participates in the strategic planning process related to marketing and promotion of the program. Writes and edits articles, speeches, and other communication projects as assigned. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Additional Information All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Houston