Communications Manager

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for marketing and public relations? Join the College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at UAA, where you’ll lead the development and execution of dynamic communications campaigns that elevate the College’s visibility and impact. From creating compelling content for digital platforms to collaborating with faculty and staff, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of audiences and drive meaningful initiatives. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to the College’s mission, we want to hear from you.

The University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is seeking a Communications Manager to enhance the College’s visibility and communication efforts. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies to advance the College’s mission and strengthen relationships with internal and external audiences. The Communications Manager will lead digital marketing, manage social media, create content for media and fundraising initiatives, and serve as the primary media liaison, working closely with the Dean’s office and UAA Advancement team to align communications with CBPP's strategic goals and raise awareness of its academic and public service initiatives.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will bring strong strategic communication expertise, along with a proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive communication and public relations strategies. They should have experience in developing strategic communications plans that align with organizational goals, ensuring messaging is clear, targeted, and impactful. The candidate will excel in content creation, digital marketing, and social media management, demonstrating excellent writing and editing skills to engage audiences effectively. Additionally, the candidate should possess exceptional organizational abilities, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a proactive and innovative approach to achieving communication objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required, as well as three years of progressively responsible communications experience related to the program or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Relevant experience with content creation, writing, and website maintenance including but not limited to social media, press releases, graphic/image design, and marketing is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit two different examples of your work with your application (ie: strategic compensation plan, social media campaign, example of website content, internal communications example, press release, etc.).

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Katelyn Jantz, CBPP's Faculty and HR Services Coordinator, at kkjantz@alaska.edu or (907) 786-1916.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.