Communications Manager - Content & Design - Texas Institute Child & FamilyWellbeing

Communications Manager
- Content & Design
- Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing Hiring Department

Office of the Associate Dean for Research

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Jul 01, 2026

Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2027

UT MAIN CAMPUS

This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Ability to work remotely within the state of Texas.

This position will lead the development of digital, editorial, and visual communications that advance the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing's mission, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content across web, social media, email, and other communication channels.

• Design and produce digital and print communications materials, including but not limited to web content, social media assets, reports, presentations, one-pagers, infographics, data visualizations, and promotional materials.
• Manage website content creation and maintenance through a content management system (CMS), ensuring accuracy, usability, and accessibility.
• Develop and implement metrics-informed editorial and content strategies. Write, edit, and publish high-quality content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Manage communications projects and initiatives from start to finish. Coordinate contributors, manage timelines, and prioritize competing requests.
• Develop and maintain project brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and communications best practices.
• Participate in institute functions, including trainings, supervision, staff meetings, events, and other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in social sciences or communications, marketing, journalism, design, or other related field with at least 5 years of experience creating content across web, social media, and email channels. Strong graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable tools. Experience managing websites using a content management system (CMS) and applying accessibility best practices, along with excellent writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.

Ability to independently lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent attention to detail.

Values the contributions of others in the workplace. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience working in the public sector on content related to child and family well-being, with familiarity in basic web design, HTML/CSS, or UX principles. Experience mentoring or supervising staff or contributing to team leadership, along with an understanding of analytics and performance metrics to inform content decisions.

$80,000

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Ability to work remotely in the state of Texas

• M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,…