Internal Communications Manager

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive internal/employee communications strategic plans for multiple audiences, based on goal setting and success measurements. Regularly write, produce, publish, and manage the campus intranet, myUVU Workplace, with top university news and announcements. Author and distribute weekly internal campus newsletters for employees. Develop employee e-mail and text programs and provide comprehensive maintenance of the campus intranet and newsletters. Drive projects from concept to final delivery.
• Help create and distribute employee feedback toolkits for people managers. Simultaneously manage, coordinate, and execute internal communications and engagement projects within stringent timelines and budget parameters.
• Demonstrate writing, proofreading, and graphic design excellence by consistently crafting high-quality content and materials with appropriate writing styles. Monitor communication messaging and content for accuracy, quality, and compliance with People & Culture. Develop strong relationships and build credibility at all levels of the organization. Partner, counsel, and work effectively with leadership teams, deans, department heads, People & Culture, emergency management leaders, and various stakeholders/clients. Make strategic recommendations to partners and stakeholders based on research, analytics, and observations.
• Integrate new technologies and communications channels. Keep information confidential. Create and manage editorial calendars and timelines. Produce regular dashboards that demonstrate the impact of internal communications initiatives.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related major.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in professional communications and/or public relations.

Benefits

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.