Manager of Communications

Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, the Manager of Communications provides strategic leadership for communications, marketing, and public relations for the Office of the Dean of the Faculty (ODoF). The position develops and executes integrated communications strategies that support institutional priorities, advance organizational objectives, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and enhance the visibility and reputation of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty and its constituent faculty and academic professional communities.

The Manager serves as ODoF's principal communications advisor, counseling senior leadership within ODoF and, as needed, other campus administrative offices on messaging, issues management, organizational change, media relations, crisis communications, governance-related communications, and other complex or sensitive matters affecting faculty and academic professional populations. The role leads communications planning, content strategy, web governance, branding, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives while managing communications projects, external vendors, freelancers, and student staff.

Working collaboratively with University Communications and partners across Princeton, the position ensures that communications are coordinated, effective, data-informed, and aligned with University priorities and standards.

Communications, Content Development & Public Relations (35%)

• Lead the creation, editing, and dissemination of communications across web, digital, print, email, presentation, and multimedia platforms.
• Develop messaging, executive correspondence, speeches, reports, presentations, newsletters, publications, briefing materials, and other communications for internal and external audiences.
• Oversee media inquiries and coordinate responses in partnership with University Communications.
• Publicize faculty accomplishments, awards, initiatives, and institutional priorities through strategic storytelling and promotional activities.
• Maintain editorial quality, consistency, and adherence to University branding and style standards.

Strategic Communications (25%)

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications and marketing strategies supporting the mission, priorities, and initiatives of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
• Serve as the principal communications advisor to the Dean of the Faculty and ODoF senior leadership on messaging, organizational change, governance matters, issues management, and sensitive communications.
• Partner with University Communications and campus communicators to ensure alignment with institutional communications priorities and strategies.
• Develop crisis response communications and communications strategies, protocols, and guidance for emerging issues.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the visibility, reputation, and effectiveness of ODoF communications.

Digital Communications, Web Governance & Analytics (15%)

• Direct web content strategy, governance, and content management for the Office of the Dean of the Faculty website and related digital properties.
• Establish website governance processes, content ownership structures, and publication standards.
• Lead digital accessibility compliance efforts and ensure alignment with University standards and best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on website, email, and communications performance metrics.
• Use analytics, constituent feedback, and communications assessments to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Project Management, Operations & Resource Management (15%)

• Manage complex communications projects from planning through execution.
• Develop communications workflows, production schedules, editorial calendars, and process improvements.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and coordinate student interns, freelancers, photographers, designers, writers, and other external vendors.
• Oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing, and manage communications-related budgets and resources.
• Conduct benchmarking and research on higher education communications trends and best practices.

Institutional Initiatives & Special Projects (10%)

• Lead communications planning and implementation for significant institutional initiatives, strategic projects, and organizational change efforts.
• Support faculty governance, academic affairs, labor relations, major technology implementations, and other cross-functional initiatives through strategic communications planning and execution.
• Develop…