Communications Manager

Position Overview

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.

• 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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• 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, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience managing digital communications, website content, email marketing, and social media for an organization with multiple programs or stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience owning and maintaining a complex website, including creating and updating pages for events, people, news, and programs, working within a CMS, coordinating with external web developers or vendors, and applying basic HTML/CSS for functional or stylistic updates.
• Proven experience managing institutional social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, X, and Linked In), including content planning, calendar management, copywriting, original content and visual asset creation, and performance tracking and reporting.
• Strong email marketing experience, including creating newsletters and recurring campaigns,…