Academic Communications and Planning Manager - 500321

Academic Communications and Planning Manager

Job No : 500321

Work type : Staff – Full Time

Location : Main Campus – Academic Toledo, OH

Categories : Administration, Full Time, Marketing / Communication, Administrative Support

Title : Academic Communications and Planning Manager

Employee Classification : U1 – Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit : Professional Staff Association

Primary Location : MC AD

Shift : 1

Posted Salary : Salary commensurable based on experience

The Manager, Academic Communications and Planning for the Office of the Provost provides strategic communications support for the office, ensuring clear, timely, professional and consistent communications with all internal and external stakeholders. The role includes message development, drafting speeches, creating PowerPoint presentations, letters, memos, newsletters, and planning executive academic activities / events sponsored by the Provost’s office. The Manager serves as a conduit to the Office of University Marketing and Communications, ensuring university style consistency and managing media-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or related discipline.

A high degree of professionalism, strong work ethic, responsibility and integrity.

Excellent judgment and discretion in handling highly sensitive, privileged and confidential information.

Strong writing and editing skills.

High proficiency in managing multiple projects with attention to detail and prioritization.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; can interact with all levels of an organization with a calm and friendly attitude.

Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight time constraints and periodic high volume circumstances.

Willingness and ability to take direction from various sources required.

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office; strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills required.

Understanding and familiarity with web-based content management systems and applications.

Must be flexible and available outside normal business hours and available to respond to urgent matters at all times of the day and / or on scheduled days off.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in communications, business or related discipline.

Experience with higher education communications at the executive level.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, please contact HR Compliance athrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between 8 : 30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Advertised : 22 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : 11 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Main Campus – Center for Administrative Support

Hours : 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone : 419.530.4747

Fax : 419.530.1490

HumanResourcesDepartment@utoledo.edu

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