University of Wisconsin Colleges
Communications Director
University of Wisconsin Colleges, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Communications Director## **Job Category:**Limited## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Communications Director## **Job Duties:**The position is responsible to the Dean of the College for all activities related to Communications and marketing; public affairs; media relations; alumni relations; undergraduate recruitment; scholarship management; college events management; and marketing support for development.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Audits and directs day-to-day operational plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives* Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees* Develops, implements, and monitors strategic communication initiatives for designated audiences and internal stakeholders to maximize engagement and strengthen collaboration efforts* Identifies, establishes, and directs media relationships and partnerships with internal and external sources* Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revived operational policies and procedures**Department:** The College Relations office within Letters & Science oversees a variety of administrative functions for the College. This includes anything that faces outwards to students, faculty, alumni, and the public. The Communications Director leads the four-person unit in marketing, media and alumni relations, scholarship management, undergraduate recruitment, and more, while serving on the Dean's top administrative staff for the College.**Compensation:** $95,000-$110,000
(Final salary offer will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and experience) ## ## **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's Degree* Experience in marketing/promotion* Experience in recruiting students to a College/University## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Masters’ degree or other advanced degree* Experience working in higher education* Experience with alumni relations* Experience with scholarship administration* Experience supervising subordinate employees* Experience working with people of various backgrounds**Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:*** Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:* A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications* A resumeNote: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from the required documents will not be considered.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. *Apply electronically on our career website at the following link:*
*by the application deadline date, February 22nd, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Angela Broderick at* *wickhama@uwm.edu**or (414) 229-3379.***Reasonable Accommodations**
Pursuant to , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact **uwm-jobs@uwm.edu** or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
**Confidentiality of Applicant Materials**
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
**CBC and Reference Check Policy**
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
**Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)**
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
**Employment Authorization**
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.**UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an
including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit
to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only). #J-18808-Ljbffr
(Final salary offer will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and experience) ## ## **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's Degree* Experience in marketing/promotion* Experience in recruiting students to a College/University## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Masters’ degree or other advanced degree* Experience working in higher education* Experience with alumni relations* Experience with scholarship administration* Experience supervising subordinate employees* Experience working with people of various backgrounds**Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:*** Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:* A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications* A resumeNote: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from the required documents will not be considered.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. *Apply electronically on our career website at the following link:*
*by the application deadline date, February 22nd, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Angela Broderick at* *wickhama@uwm.edu**or (414) 229-3379.***Reasonable Accommodations**
Pursuant to , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact **uwm-jobs@uwm.edu** or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
**Confidentiality of Applicant Materials**
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
**CBC and Reference Check Policy**
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
**Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)**
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
**Employment Authorization**
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.**UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an
including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit
to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only). #J-18808-Ljbffr