Communications Lead

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.  

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.

• 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.
   

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.

• 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.

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July 28, 2026

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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