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A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. In the cover letter, please let us know how this position will align with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).

For questions about this role or accommodation requests, contact talent.acquisition@umich.edu

Please note: Due to the holiday season, we anticipate the interview process will begin in mid-January.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement the Marketing & Communications Manager champions UMCI's mission by developing and delivering innovative strategies that inspire and connect Detroit communities, partners, donors, and stakeholders to UMCI's groundbreaking programs and events. You will lead the Center's marketing vision, ensuring UMCI's message is consistent, culturally relevant, community-centered, and rooted in measurable results. You will drive multifaceted campaigns, manage digital and print engagement, mentor staff, and activate story-driven content that elevates UMCI's impact across Detroit's diverse landscape.

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Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Integrated Marketing Campaigns & Project Leadership
  • Develop, implement, and oversee integrated plans and content calendars that advance UMCI's brand, connect with Detroit communities, and achieve strategic goals.
  • Lead campaign and event marketing initiatives, coordinate timelines and deliverables, and analyze results to guide improvements.
  • Supervise and mentor the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, student interns, and vendors.
• Brand, Content & Storytelling
  • Create and manage multi-channel content-written, visual, and digital-that shares learner success, community impact, and university programs.
  • Ensure consistent branding and messaging across UMCI platforms, events, print materials, and media.
  • Collaborate with Community Engagement to align stories and communications with community priorities and feedback.
• Media Relations & Public Affairs
  • Cultivate relationships with local media, draft press releases, and coordinate interviews and executive communications.
  • Support public affairs initiatives and serve as a UMCI spokesperson when needed.
• Digital & Print Channel Management
  • Oversee UMCI's website, email newsletters, social media presence, and print materials.
  • Grow audiences and engagement using digital marketing tools and analytics to measure campaign effectiveness.
• Donor, Partner & Community Communications
  • Partner with Strategic Partnerships to develop donor, sponsorship, and stewardship materials.
  • Lead UMCI's marketing presence at events (community, academic, and industry), ensuring communications reflect the diversity and needs of Detroit's communities.
    

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications
• Experience managing projects and delivering marketing campaigns on time, within scope, and at high quality.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies across digital and traditional channels. (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn), email marketing, and website CMS.
• Proficiency with marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) and the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.

Work Locations

The position is designed as a hybrid role with a blend of remote and onsite responsibilities requiring the presence of individuals for on-site engagement and collaboration.

Location: Newlab Detroit - 2050 15th Street, Detroit, MI

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

272034

Working Title

Marketing & Communications Manager

Job Title

Communications Manager

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Ctr Innov Detroit

Department

UM Ctr Innovation in Detroit

Posting Begin/End Date

12/16/2025 - 1/09/2026

Salary

$83,000.00 - $92,000.00

Career Interest

Communications & Marketing

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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