Communications Manager

Catholic Theological Union (CTU) is seeking a Communications Manager. The Communications Manager supports the Marketing and Communications Department by executing and coordinating day-to-day communication projects across digital platforms. This role is highly collaborative and flexible, assisting with social media management, email newsletters, basic graphic design, and communications support for faculty events and initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and comfortable shifting between projects as needs arise. This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications and works closely with campus partners. Responsibilities may shift based on department priorities and ongoing projects Candidates are required to submit 3-5 portfolio pieces highlighting a blend of strong copywriting and visual design abilities. Please note that applications without these samples will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Digital & Social Media Assist with planning, drafting, scheduling, and publishing content for social media platforms Monitor engagement and help maintain a consistent brand voice across channels Support promotional efforts for campus initiatives, events, and announcements Email & Newsletter Communications Create, format, and schedule email campaigns and newsletters using Mailchimp Maintain email lists and support basic reporting on open rates and engagement Collaborate on content development and proofreading Design & Visual Content Create clean, on-brand visuals, including graphics and short videos, for faculty events, announcements, and digital promotions. Adapt and refine existing templates and materials to ensure consistency and impact. General Communications Support Provide project-based communications support as needs arise Assist with event promotion, internal communications, and special initiatives Coordinate with faculty and staff to gather information and ensure timely delivery of materials Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field 3+ years professional experience working in communications, marketing, media management Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications or Catholic spaces preferred Experience with social media platforms and content creation Familiarity with Mailchimp or similar email marketing tools; Canva; Adobe (photoshop, acrobat, etc.). Strong written communication and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team Basic understanding of branding and marketing principles and interest in storytelling and audience engagement Catholic Theological Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Applications from members from racially and ethnically underrepresented groups are encouraged. Catholic Theological Union is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr