Manager Communications & Public Relations - Full Time

Job Description

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s degree in in communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, or another relevant field from a recognized institution (master’s preferred) from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• A bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, or another relevant field from a recognized institution (master’s preferred).
• At least seven (7) years of experience in communication, public relations, journalism, media, corporate communication or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing institutional communication programmes, coordinating media engagement and producing high-quality communication products.
• Experience working in higher education, research, development, or other complex institutional environments is desirable.
• Must be a committed and a practicing Christian.

Responsibilities

• Communication Planning and execution: Support development and implementation of communication strategies and plans aligned with the University's strategic priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Institutional Content Management: Support the development and dissemination of compelling content showcasing the University's academic, research, innovation, student, and community impact.
• Media and Public Relations: Manage media relations to strengthen positive and accurate coverage of the University, while monitoring emerging issues, opportunities and reputational risks.
• Crisis and Issues Management: Develop and implement crises and issues management tools and protocols.
• Internal and Executive Communication: Working closely with the Director, Communication & Public Relations, develop executive messaging directed towards strengthening internal communication to ensure consistent information flow among leadership, faculty, staff, and students.
• Digital and Editorial Oversight: Support implementation of the University's events calendar while coordinating digital, social media, web, and multimedia content to ensure timely and consistent communication.
• Institutional Image and Brand Management Consistency: Support the consistent application of the University's brand, messaging, and identity across communication platforms, in line with UCU's mission, Christian identity and values.
• Events Planning and Execution: Support the planning and coordination of key University events, including launches, ceremonies, conferences, and public engagements, ensuring effective communication, branding, media visibility and stakeholder participation.
• External Relations and Partnerships: Uphold maintenance of relationships with partners, government agencies, professional bodies, industry, alumni, and other external stakeholders to strengthen the University's visibility, engagement, and reputation.
• Communication Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Monitor communication performance across media and digital platforms, use insights to improve strategy, and report on communication results.
• Other Duties: Perform any other related duties assigned by the Director, Communication & Public Relations, in support of the University's strategic objectives.