A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

The Office of University Communications is responsible for the strategic management of the University's overall public relations and reputation management activities. The department provides leadership, counsel and services to over 200 communicators across campus and works with those communicators to ensure a unified campus-wide communications strategy. Areas within University Communications include: Content Development, Executive Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Strategic Resources, Issues Management, Community Relations, UNC Creative and the UNC Visitors Center.

University Communications is seeking a Senior Campus Communications Manager. This is a great position for an experienced communications professional interested in developing content for a campus audience and spearheading communications for major, University-wide initiatives. Successful candidates will have experience working in internal communications, strong organizational skills and an ability to solve problems. Additionally, successful candidates will be interested in creating content that highlights UNC-Chapel Hill and the people who make the University such a special place.
Reporting to the director of content strategy and working with colleagues in the Office of University Communications, the senior campus communications manager provides strategic communications support to senior University administrators and serves, along with other colleagues in University Communications as a lead communicator on major University-wide initiatives. The senior campus communications manager works collaboratively with communications professionals across campus and other senior leaders to deliver a consistent message that supports the University's priorities and advances the University's position as a leader in higher education.
The senior manager will also be a contributing writer for The Well, the University's newsletter for students, faculty and staff. In this role, the senior manager will participate in integrated content planning meetings and write and curate timely news stories and creative features that inform and engage the campus community.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Ability to communicate complex information to targeted audiences; ability to plan and convey messages that enhance and promote the mission of the University.
Ability to direct project completion across multiple teams.

Experience working in a deadline-driven communications or public relations environment with extensive experience writing professionally for a variety of platforms, including op-eds, blogs and social media. Successful candidates will have a detailed working knowledge of issues in higher education, as well as a general knowledge of University policies and operations.

Please upload at least one professional writing sample to your application.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.