Manager, Communications

Job Summary

The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, is a premier public research institution dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive community where every member—student, faculty, and staff—can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family—Build Your Legacy Here!

Job Description

Manage, conceive, research, write, and edit publications, articles, proposals, speeches, promotional material, news, and digital content.

Manage, coordinate, and provide specialized support for writing and editing efforts such as proofreading, citation checking, or quality control of content.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages staff and administers the day-to-day operations.
• Develops and implements strategic initiatives to reach internal and external audiences.
• Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy to improve readability and resolves errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Develops and schedules staff operational work plans and enforces deadlines.
• Maintains the unit or program budget and approves unit expenditures.
• Writes and implements a communications strategic plan for the School, as well as supervises the yearbook and the School’s alumni magazine.

Education Qualifications

• Master's (Required)

Experience

• Relevant experience | 5 Years, 3 years supervisory | Required

Compensation

$83,096.00 - $124,654.40

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.