Communications Manager - College of Engineering - Dean's Office Marketing and Communications

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other fields to yield transformative results.

Carnegie Mellon University is looking for a Communications Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manages project needs for a department, division, or area related to all aspects of marketing and communications.
• Assesses assigned area’s project needs and objectives. Works with senior management to develop and approve comprehensive marketing and communications plan.
• As needed, determines needs, materials and implementation of communications including medium for delivery and technical resources. Acts as a project manager to oversee work and ensure objectives are met.
• Acts as a project manager to develop communication materials or implement communications plans. Establishes communication polices or procedures.
• Oversees vendors involved in the production and delivery of communications. May supervise staff.
• Assesses effectiveness of campaigns/projects. Solicits feedback from stakeholders and identifies areas for improvement. Incorporates improvements into future communications plans.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or related field. Masters preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated

You should demonstrate:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective relationship building skills
• Well-Developed project management skills

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including as well as a generous with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with , take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our to help navigate childcare needs, , and much more!