University of Michigan-Flint School of Management
Inclusive History Project Communications Lead
University of Michigan-Flint School of Management, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
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Inclusive History Project Communications Lead
role at University of Michigan-Flint School of Management.
Job Summary The Inclusive History Project (IHP) is a multi-year presidential initiative studying and documenting a comprehensive history of the University of Michigan that stretches across its three campuses and Michigan Medicine. The IHP is working to engage the entire university and neighboring communities to better understand the institution’s full history, including its record of inclusion and exclusion, and to consider what actions this history demands in the present. Reporting to the IHP Managing Director, the communications lead will develop and implement an internal and external communications and outreach strategy for the IHP and manage a variety of communications emerging from the project. The successful candidate will be a skilled storyteller with the ability to craft written and graphic content that engages audiences around the IHP’s mission to research, engage, and repair and to better understand the full history of the University of Michigan. They will also be a detail‑oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage projects that involve people at all levels of the project.
Responsibilities
Work with the IHP team to create and implement a strategic communications plan.
Serve as a key player in developing the IHP’s voice and evaluating the nature and number of communications and publications generated by the IHP.
Work in collaboration with the IHP team to identify opportunities and develop content for storytelling and other forms of information sharing from IHP affiliates, including project site researchers, students, grantees, and more.
Research and identify local, regional, and national opportunities for sharing work from the IHP.
Advise on the development of IHP research deliverables for public audiences, including a variety of publication formats.
Lead the tracking and measurement of the effectiveness of IHP communications.
Develop and maintain an IHP style guide.
Strategic Planning (30%)
Work with the IHP team to create and implement a strategic communications plan.
Serve as a key player in developing the IHP’s voice and evaluating the nature and number of communications and publications generated by the IHP.
Work in collaboration with the IHP team to identify opportunities and develop content for storytelling and other forms of information sharing from IHP affiliates, including project site researchers, students, grantees, and more.
Research and identify local, regional, and national opportunities for sharing work from the IHP.
Advise on the development of IHP research deliverables for public audiences, including a variety of publication formats.
Lead the tracking and measurement of the effectiveness of IHP communications.
Develop and maintain an IHP style guide.
Written Communications (30%)
Plan, research, write, and submit substantive communications materials about the IHP, including materials for a range of university publications.
Coordinate the content and design of IHP promotional materials, including printed guides, brochures, posters, etc.
Spearhead IHP annual reports in collaboration with the IHP Managing Director.
Oversee various print publications that share the IHP’s historical research, providing project management and guidance for new publications from the IHP including edited collections, project‑site specific outputs, exhibition catalogs, etc.
Serve as the primary liaison with outside parties for publication projects, authoring and enforcing production schedules and drafting agreements with authors, contributors, and publishers.
Ensure editorial quality and adherence to style guides by editing and proofreading text for publications, articles, press releases, and other printed materials.
Digital Media (30%)
Oversee the maintenance of and strategic updates to the IHP website and other communications platforms.
Develop feature stories about a range of IHP activities for sharing through campus news outlets and the IHP website.
Contribute to the ongoing development of IHP e‑newsletters and other IHP email communications.
Help to build and maintain a social media presence for the IHP. Work with videography, photography, and digital media experts to expand modes of communication from the IHP.
Additional Responsibilities (10%)
Contribute to event planning and promotion.
Provide technical support for virtual convenings.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a relevant field or equivalent work/educational experience.
Three or more years of relevant communications experience that includes demonstrated writing experience, public relations, marketing, and/or print and digital publishing.
Ability to analyze and translate humanities scholarship and/or historical research into accessible language for multiple audiences.
Demonstrated success collaborating with teams and the ability to manage and prioritize numerous projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience developing and maintaining strategic plans, branding, websites, and online presence.
Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Desired Qualifications
Experience sharing and promoting historical or humanities research or knowledge of public history.
An in‑depth understanding of current digital marketing technologies, industry trends, and audience engagement tactics.
Demonstrated experience with website design.
Proficiency with MailChimp and WordPress.
Supervisory experience.
Application Instructions A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In addition, please include contact information for three individuals who can serve as references.
Work Terms Term‑limited position through June 30, 2027 with the possibility of an extension. Work will be hybrid with regular in‑person work on the Ann Arbor campus and occasional travel to the Dearborn and Flint campuses required.
Salary Salary range $55,000 to $65,000.
Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Inclusive History Project Communications Lead
role at University of Michigan-Flint School of Management.
Job Summary The Inclusive History Project (IHP) is a multi-year presidential initiative studying and documenting a comprehensive history of the University of Michigan that stretches across its three campuses and Michigan Medicine. The IHP is working to engage the entire university and neighboring communities to better understand the institution’s full history, including its record of inclusion and exclusion, and to consider what actions this history demands in the present. Reporting to the IHP Managing Director, the communications lead will develop and implement an internal and external communications and outreach strategy for the IHP and manage a variety of communications emerging from the project. The successful candidate will be a skilled storyteller with the ability to craft written and graphic content that engages audiences around the IHP’s mission to research, engage, and repair and to better understand the full history of the University of Michigan. They will also be a detail‑oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage projects that involve people at all levels of the project.
Responsibilities
Work with the IHP team to create and implement a strategic communications plan.
Serve as a key player in developing the IHP’s voice and evaluating the nature and number of communications and publications generated by the IHP.
Work in collaboration with the IHP team to identify opportunities and develop content for storytelling and other forms of information sharing from IHP affiliates, including project site researchers, students, grantees, and more.
Research and identify local, regional, and national opportunities for sharing work from the IHP.
Advise on the development of IHP research deliverables for public audiences, including a variety of publication formats.
Lead the tracking and measurement of the effectiveness of IHP communications.
Develop and maintain an IHP style guide.
Strategic Planning (30%)
Work with the IHP team to create and implement a strategic communications plan.
Serve as a key player in developing the IHP’s voice and evaluating the nature and number of communications and publications generated by the IHP.
Work in collaboration with the IHP team to identify opportunities and develop content for storytelling and other forms of information sharing from IHP affiliates, including project site researchers, students, grantees, and more.
Research and identify local, regional, and national opportunities for sharing work from the IHP.
Advise on the development of IHP research deliverables for public audiences, including a variety of publication formats.
Lead the tracking and measurement of the effectiveness of IHP communications.
Develop and maintain an IHP style guide.
Written Communications (30%)
Plan, research, write, and submit substantive communications materials about the IHP, including materials for a range of university publications.
Coordinate the content and design of IHP promotional materials, including printed guides, brochures, posters, etc.
Spearhead IHP annual reports in collaboration with the IHP Managing Director.
Oversee various print publications that share the IHP’s historical research, providing project management and guidance for new publications from the IHP including edited collections, project‑site specific outputs, exhibition catalogs, etc.
Serve as the primary liaison with outside parties for publication projects, authoring and enforcing production schedules and drafting agreements with authors, contributors, and publishers.
Ensure editorial quality and adherence to style guides by editing and proofreading text for publications, articles, press releases, and other printed materials.
Digital Media (30%)
Oversee the maintenance of and strategic updates to the IHP website and other communications platforms.
Develop feature stories about a range of IHP activities for sharing through campus news outlets and the IHP website.
Contribute to the ongoing development of IHP e‑newsletters and other IHP email communications.
Help to build and maintain a social media presence for the IHP. Work with videography, photography, and digital media experts to expand modes of communication from the IHP.
Additional Responsibilities (10%)
Contribute to event planning and promotion.
Provide technical support for virtual convenings.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a relevant field or equivalent work/educational experience.
Three or more years of relevant communications experience that includes demonstrated writing experience, public relations, marketing, and/or print and digital publishing.
Ability to analyze and translate humanities scholarship and/or historical research into accessible language for multiple audiences.
Demonstrated success collaborating with teams and the ability to manage and prioritize numerous projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience developing and maintaining strategic plans, branding, websites, and online presence.
Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Desired Qualifications
Experience sharing and promoting historical or humanities research or knowledge of public history.
An in‑depth understanding of current digital marketing technologies, industry trends, and audience engagement tactics.
Demonstrated experience with website design.
Proficiency with MailChimp and WordPress.
Supervisory experience.
Application Instructions A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In addition, please include contact information for three individuals who can serve as references.
Work Terms Term‑limited position through June 30, 2027 with the possibility of an extension. Work will be hybrid with regular in‑person work on the Ann Arbor campus and occasional travel to the Dearborn and Flint campuses required.
Salary Salary range $55,000 to $65,000.
Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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