Communications Manager

Location : Upland
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number: 202500605
Area: VP Enrollment + Marketing
Department: Marketing
Opening Date: 09/23/2025


Summary

Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Position Summary
The Communications Manager leads the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy that advances the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Taylor University. This role ensures consistency, excellence, and creativity in communicating Taylor's distinct Christian identity, brand, and educational offerings to internal and external audiences.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Marketing and plays a central role in crafting communications for both internal and external audiences across digital and print platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities


This position is primarily responsible for:
Strategic Communications

• Coordinates and crafts President's monthly email - Light and Faith.
• Writes press releases and news stories for Taylor's website
• Supports Alumni and Parent Relations in creating content for the monthly In the Loop newsletter.
• Provides strategic direction for the Taylor Magazine in collaboration with Jamie Atherton and the Alumni area.
• Assists with messaging and content for external and internal communications, including university announcements, publications, and official correspondence.
• Plans the President's Office's holiday cards each year to strategic donors and friends of the University.
• Supports campus areas as assigned by the Executive Director of Marketing including:
  • Undergraduate Enrollment
  • Graduate Enrollment
  • Taylor University Online
  • Social Media content creation
  • Advancement Priorities
  • Student Development

Media & Public Relations

• Works hand in hand with Taylor's media consultant, Rob DeRocker.
• Assists the Senior Leadership Team with crisis communications when needed.
• Serves as a liaison between Taylor and WBCL.
• Serves as a liaison between Taylor and local press.

Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of communications/marketing experience. Familiarity with public relations, social media strategy, and higher education marketing.
• Strategic thinker with proven project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient with email systems and technology.
• Knowledge of Christian higher education context strongly desired.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including writing and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

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Please use this link ( to navigate to the Taylor University website to review the following documents, which are part of our Foundational Documents: - Mission Statement- Statement of Faith- Sanctity of Life Statement- Statement on Human Sexuality- Multicultural Philosophy Statement

• Yes, I have read this page in its entirety and understand its contents
• No, I have not read this page in its entirety or I do not understand its contents.

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In reference to the Foundational Documents: Do you personally support these statements to be your own example of belief, and if hired by Taylor University, would you agree to abide by the Life Together Covenant, Sanctity of Life Statement, the Statement of Human Sexuality, the Statement on Multicultural Philosophy, Taylor University Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith?

• Yes
• No

Required Question