Communications Manager - Enterprise Operations Strategy

Communications Manager - Enterprise Operations Strategy

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15461
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: $61,000 - $63,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 6/19/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover letter is required
• Portfolio with examples of recent written work is required.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Communications Manager assists with the branding, communication, and change management plans for the Enterprise Operations and Strategy division. This role is responsible for writing, implementing and maintaining communications plans and associated materials, including articles, newsletters, emails, web copy, social media content, and other related items. The manager uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.

Core Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the organization and execution of communications and marketing activities in support of assigned departments.
2. Provides management and coordination of communication and marketing deliverables, as well as organizes and schedules communication plans in collaboration with division units.
3. Coordinates the creation and execution of marketing and communication campaigns and materials in various media to be used to engage targeted audiences, ensuring consistent and thoughtful messaging is being executed.
4. Supports branding for department/division to raise awareness, improve campus perceptions, and drive actions related to services.
5. Writes, edits, and produces internal communications, campaigns, publications, and advertisements in marketing the university/division/department and communicating to the applicable audience.
6. Assists staff with change management and communication plans for various projects.
7. Collaborates with area subject matter experts to ensure accurate and consistent messaging.
8. Coordinates the timely review, revision, approval, and implementation of communications plans. Effectively communicates progress to partners and stakeholders (both internally and externally) and regularly participates in meetings with partners.
9. Assists department heads with the development of newsletters, including brainstorming for topics, writing, editing articles, and taking photos.
10. Creates and submits content and sends/delivers newsletters, digest entries, and other formats.
11. Drafts articles, web content, emails, social media, and other written content as required. Develops surveys, works, and collaborates with management.
12. Tracks the progress of all assigned projects from initiation to implementation. Provides status updates as requested, ensuring projects stay on track.
13. Co-manages divisional social media accounts and supports departmental social media accounts as needed.
14. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates assigned staff.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in communications or a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 office suite.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Content Management System (CMS) experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Creative
• Up-to-Date Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Time Management
• Project Management

Working Conditions

• Hybrid. Primarily remote, on-campus approximately 3 days per month.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.


To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=15461&PostingSeq=1






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