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Advertising/Posting Title Communications Manager, UVM Extensions

Posting Summary

As part of the university’s Division of Strategic Communications (Strat Comm) and embedded within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ), as a communicator, assist all units in CALS including UVM Extension ( EXT ) to create, update, and maintain communications and marketing campaigns that raise awareness and help strengthen the brand of UVM , CALS , and UVM EXT . Work closely with the CALS Director of Strategic Communications and the UVM Strategic Communications team to support external and internal communications goals through all channels.

Work with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders within CALS / EXT to create, edit, and publish content for external and internal audiences. Work independently and on collaborative activities. Use judgment in prioritizing work and applying communications best-practices.

Support maintenance and improvement needs of the CALS / EXT media channels, newsfeeds, and newsletters and website. Support other marketing and communications activities as needed.

Utilize media tools, techniques, and methods consistent with university guidelines.

Work in collaboration with Strat Comm and CALS / EXT leadership to develop high-quality storytelling content that advances CALS / EXT highest priorities (mission, vision, and goals) through digital filmmaking, written storytelling, website content management, digital platforms, and engaging marketing. The work should meet the needs of groups of UVM stakeholders including our community of learners, alumni, faculty, staff, families, donors, farmers, business owners, policy-makers, researchers, and other local, regional and national communities UVM and UVM Extension serves.

Demonstrate a capacity for learning new platforms and systems. Provide recommendations, instruction, and guidance to promote optimum use of services and/or creative outlets consistent with university guidelines. Understand and apply university, college and Extension policies and procedures including (but not limited to) Creative Style Guide, Licensing, ADA /Accessibility, Technology Review, Copyright, and Intellectual Property.

Practice exceptional design and visual communication skills, employ excellent written and verbal communications skills, display a high attention to detail, and provide responsive internal and external customer service. Develop relationships within CALS , Extension, and key institutional partners (Strategic Communications, Enterprise Technology Services, or other campus offices as needed).

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, or relevant liberal arts field. Four to six years related experience in digital communications roles and/or a portfolio of applicable work in the field.

Experience with digital content creation, writing, and editing.

Strong written communications skills.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be able to work independently and as a team member with a diverse group of constituents, including academic and administrative leadership.

Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and manage deadlines independently.

Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere.

Experience with social media tools and techniques.

Understanding of visual design principles for social media

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s degree in design, journalism, film, writing, communications, or marketing.

Experience with Crisis Communications

Previous communications work in higher education, corporate communications, at a creative agency, non-profit, or other decentralized organization.

Experience with Google Analytics or other SEO tools.

Anticipated Pay Range $75,000 to $83,000

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 09/10/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Communcations Generalist PC3 X

Posting Number S5743PO

Department Office of Strategic Communicat/30570

Position Number 003961

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents