Position Summary

A challenging and multifaceted role in the Office of Communications and Marketing at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the communications manager position responsibilities focus is website content, internal communications and graphic design. This role works with internal and external audiences.

The communications manager will serve as an integral member of the MSUCOM Communications and Marketing team. Responsibilities include managing and updating the college’s website, including content creation and design; email communications; and design for college communications and marketing materials.

Members of the Communications and Marketing team must be available for occasional weekend and evening assignments. 

This is a hybrid role with required days in the office each week.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan, manage, review and implement updates for the college website, including content creation, story placement, requested updates and data-informed recommendations for website improvements.
• Design digital and print communications and marketing materials for the college.
• Write articles and other assets for the college and its departments.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Supervisor, Communications

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming/technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations.

Experience managing websites and creating plans based on web strategy and analysis, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), Concrete5, Sitecore, fluency in Adobe Creative Suite; confident with multi-focused assignments; ability to translate trends, technologies and metrics into accessible language; ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships; hands-on team player who adds value; self-starter and independent worker who seeks counsel when needed; excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume/CV
Cover letter

Three work samples showcasing:

• Web management
• Content Creation
• Design

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 06/10/2025 at 11:55 pm