Outreach and Communications Manager

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

• Experience supporting communications, outreach, or stakeholder engagement activities within a university, research institute, nonprofit, government agency, or other mission-driven organization.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications and outreach plans for research, scientific, educational, or public service initiatives.
• Experience developing content for multiple platforms, including web, email, social media, newsletters, annual reports, and promotional materials.
• Experience using analytics tools (Google Analytics, social media analytics, CRM systems, etc.) to assess communications effectiveness and guide strategy.
• Experience planning and promoting events (e.g. colloquium, workshops, webinars, community engagement activities, or other public-facing events.)

• Demonstrated expertise in written and verbal communications, with the ability to develop audiencefocused messaging and provide strategic guidance while engaging effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in communications tools, technologies, and platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite and digital publishing systems, with the ability to evaluate, select, and leverage communication channels (web, social media, and design tools) to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to independently develop, edit, and oversee highquality communications deliverables, including publications and executivelevel materials, applying professional standards (e.g., AP style) and sound editorial judgment.
• Strong analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to assess communications effectiveness, interpret data and trends, and recommend evidencebased improvements to strategy and operations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across organizational units and serve as a trusted advisor, building and sustaining effective working relationships while influencing outcomes through professional expertise.
• Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage complex initiatives, and align communications activities with institutional goals and timelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct, exercising discretion and independent judgment in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying scope and complexity, coordinating diverse stakeholders and ensuring highquality outcomes with minimal supervision.
  
  

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

• Serve as editorial lead for OIBR communications, independently developing messaging strategies and content plans aligned with Institute priorities and University standards.
• Write, edit, and oversee production of highprofile communications materials, including newsletters, web content, announcements, marketing pieces, and leadership reports.
• Advise Institute leadership on communications approaches, messaging priorities, and outreach strategies to increase visibility and engagement.

• Manage and continuously assess OIBR's digital presence, including website and social media platforms, to ensure accuracy, relevance, engagement, and alignment with brand standards.
• Develop original content and editorial calendars for digital platforms; evaluate engagement metrics and use data to inform improvements in messaging strategy.
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to ensure communications are consistent with University policies and brand identity.

• Develop, coordinate and execute plans for Institute events, programs, and initiatives, including on-site management, audience targeting, promotional strategy, messaging, and postevent assessment.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support speaker engagement, promotional materials, and Institute visibility.

• Conduct benchmarking research of peer institutes and centers; analyze findings and present synthesized insights and recommendations to Institute leadership.
• Independently evaluate current communications methods and services and recommend innovations or improvements based on best practices and Institute needs.
• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret communications and engagement data for inclusion in the Annual Report and other leadership materials.

• Coordinate communications workflows across OIBR centers and initiatives to ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness.
• Maintain authoritative Institute content resources, directories, and communications documentation using professional judgment rather than routine clerical processes.