Head of Communications - Remote

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC''s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About The College of Arts and Sciences The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati is a liberal arts college offering a wide range of programs across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The college is committed to advancing student success, supporting impactful research and scholarship, and engaging meaningfully with the community.

The college’s marketing and communications team plays a key role in telling the stories of our students, faculty, and programs through clear, engaging, and audience-focused content. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the team supports a wide range of communication needs across academic units, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and written content.

This position is part of a team-oriented environment where strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. The role contributes to a coordinated communications approach, working closely with colleagues to develop content that promotes the college and supports both internal and external audiences.

This position offers the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) following approximately six weeks of on-site training. Employees must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky within a reasonable commuting distance to the University of Cincinnati’s main campus. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Job Overview The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks a Communication Coordinator to support the creation, research, and development of written and digital content as part of the college’s Marketing and Communications team. This role plays a key part in producing articles and storytelling content that highlight the college’s programs, people, and impact.

The position works closely with academic units, faculty, and team members to help identify story opportunities and develop clear, engaging content for a variety of audiences. In addition to feature stories, the role contributes to web content, employee communications, and other messaging that supports college priorities and aligns with the college and university’s mission and vision.

Essential Functions Assist in developing and writing articles, stories, and messages that support the University''s goals.

Help produce various communications, including speeches, articles, web content, and employee communications, presentations, and correspondence, in a deadline-driven environment.

Collaborate with team members to research and assist in writing and editing various content pieces.

Support the identification of trends and opportunities to feature UC through timely and relevant storytelling in ways that support the university''s mission.

Help create media strategies and outreach plans to inform the public about the University''s programs and accomplishments.

Maintain files, review drafts and documents for accuracy and grammar.

Assists in the preparation of reports, presentations, and related materials that support university leadership activities.

Required Education Bachelor''s Degree Required

Five (5) years of relevant work experience an/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Additional Qualifications Considered Experience writing articles, feature stories, or similar long-form content for a professional, academic, or organizational audience

Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging, and accessible content

Experience conducting interviews and gathering information from a variety of sources, including faculty, staff, or subject matter experts

Experience developing content for websites or digital platforms, including familiarity with content management systems

Experience creating or contributing to internal communications, such as newsletters, email communications, or employee messaging

Strong editorial skills, including writing, proofreading, and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple writing assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Application Process Information Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, a current CV/resume, and at least two writing samples or a portfolio of relevant work. Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

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Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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