Communications Manager

Job Posting

Title:

Communications Manager

Hiring Department: Clements Center for National Security

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Feb 10, 2028

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

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This position is a 24-month assignment in the Clements Center for National Security with the option to extend to a permanent role based on performance. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

The Communications Manager is responsible for executing and maintaining the Clements Center for National Security’s day‑to‑day communications operations across digital, print, and social platforms. This role owns the production, accuracy, and consistency of all outward‑facing communications, including email marketing, website content, social media, and promotional materials for public events and student programs.

This position requires a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional who can manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and uphold a polished institutional brand in a high‑visibility academic and policy environment. The Communications Manager reports to the Assistant Director for Events, Communications and Development and works closely with Events and Student Programs staff. The Communications Manager plays a critical role in protecting and advancing the Center’s reputation among students, faculty, policymakers, donors, and external partners.

Email and Marketing Communications

• Owns the drafting, production, scheduling, and distribution of all email communications, including weekly announcements, event promotions, and newsletters.
• Manages Mailchimp audiences, segmentation, templates, testing, and analytics.
• Ensures all emails are proofed, accurate, and aligned with brand standards before distribution.

Website and Digital Platform Management

• Maintains and updates the Center’s website CMS, ensuring content accuracy, clarity, and usability.
• Regularly audits website content for outdated information and broken links.
• Implements approved updates to site structure, layout, and design in coordination with the Assistant Director.

Visual Communications and Design

• Designs promotional materials for events and programs, including digital graphics, flyers, one‑pagers, and print collateral.
• Prepares print‑ready files and coordinates with vendors as needed.
• Photographs Center events and manages a searchable, well‑organized image archive.

Collaboration and Institutional Support

• Coordinates with Events and Student Programs staff to ensure timely promotion of Center activities.
• Provides communications support for partner and affiliate programs as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing,…