Communication Lead (# JR104230)
Position Title: Communication Lead
Position Number: JR104230
Job
Description Summary:
This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).
Join our Elevate team to be part of the transformation to the next generation of student services computing at the University of Maryland
(UMD). We are seeking an experienced communicator to serve as a Communications Lead for the Elevate team.
The Communications Lead,
supervising the Communications Specialist, distills functional, technical, and project-related information into messaging that will be
consumed by the broader University community. The position is responsible for managing the communications plan to ensure efficient and
effective development, approval, and delivery. Additionally this role monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the communications
efforts. The communications team also coordinates with communication liaisons at each school or college to develop templates and ready
content to ensure information is distributed in a timely fashion and is culturally aligned to intended recipients.
The
Communications Lead receives direct supervision from the Director but is expected to work across the Elevate team as necessary.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major
catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**
**May
be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and
Google Workspace products. - Ability to prioritize assignments.
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer
service.
Preferences:
- Prior experience working within a higher‑education environment (institutional, consulting,
or system implementation) is strongly preferred. - Strong writing, storytelling, and strategic communication skills, with
demonstrated ability to produce clear, audience‑specific content for complex initiatives. - Skilled at translating technical or
process‑heavy information into accessible communications for broad stakeholder groups. - Experience overseeing communication
planning, messaging frameworks, and digital content management for major technology or transformation initiatives. - Collaborative
and detail‑oriented, able to partner with project team members and campus stakeholders in fast‑moving environments.
Additional Information:
Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in
person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Physical Demands:
Normal office environment – Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a
negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel around campus
for meetings and to attend to duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional communications or marketing experience. One (1) year of experience
leading or supervising professional staff.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for
year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Visa Sponsorship Information:
- DIT will not
sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. - F1 STEM OPT support is not
available for this position.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of three References
Best Consideration Date: July 28, 2026
Posting Close Date: Open until Filled
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Salary Range: $93,720 - $112,464
Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position
Department:
DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
Benefits Summary: For
more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link .
Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background
check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to
provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the
offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible
with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must
complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the
timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete
employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of
employment.
EEO Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
