Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N05 Salary

Salary Minimum

$56,119.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Manager, Communications

Dallas College is seeking a strategic and collaborative communications professional to help shape and elevate our story. As Manager, Communications, you will play a key role in advancing the college’s mission by developing and executing communication strategies that strengthen our reputation, engage students and employees, and build meaningful connections with our communities.

In this role, you will partner with leaders across the organization to deliver impactful internal and external communications, support executive visibility, manage media relations, and help guide communications during critical or high-profile situations. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys combining strategy, storytelling, relationship building, and data-driven decision-making to make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, skilled project manager, and trusted advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about enhancing organizational engagement and brand reputation.

What You'll Bring

• Experience developing and executing internal and external communication strategies.
• Knowledge of communications trends, media relations, and multi-channel engagement strategies.
• Experience supporting or advising on crisis communications and reputation management initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate communication effectiveness and translate insights into action.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Position Summary 

We are seeking a Manager, Communications, to be a key member of our communications team. The Manager, Communications will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication plans that enhance the college's visibility, engagement, and success among students, employees, within the community and the broader education landscape. The ideal candidate will possess developing leadership skills, a broad understanding of brand reputation, messaging strategies, executive communications, crisis management, internal communications, media relations, strategic planning, analytics, project management, process improvement, budget management, client relations, team development, and agency management. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Experience in internal communications, media relations, etc. 
• Broad understanding of communications and media trends, principles, strategies, and tactics, with expertise in innovative messaging strategies to deploy an effective omni-channel approach. 
• Experience in collaborating to strategically manage crisis situations by anticipating, preventing, and responding to media issues and crises and turning them to the benefit of the organization. 
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, analyze market trends, and draw actionable insights. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Proven ability to execute, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Physical Requirements  

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree and equivalent experience in communications, public relations, English, journalism, marketing, business or related field. Official transcripts will be required. 
• Three (3) years of experience in communications, public relations, media relations, independently or with the support of an outside agency. 
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, timeline management, and project management. 
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. *** 

Key Responsibilities 

• Build Communications Strategy & Plan – Leverage Brand strategy, key priorities, and best practices to form a cohesive, integrated Communications strategy and plan recommendation for senior management (Chancellor/L2/L3). Lead all proactive and reactive PR and Communications activities to build brand reputation and drive preference. Additionally, this leader will partner with Marketing, Digital and Events teams to coordinate media relations and issues management protocols across all facilities and departments.  
• Messaging Strategy Innovation – Provide the organization with leadership in how best to leverage relevant Communications and media trends to ensure that the brand messages are breaking through the clutter, reaching the right targets at the most opportune moments by effectively deploying an omni-channel approach, while effectively shaping and managing the dialogue in the brand's favor.  
• Executive Communications – Establish a strategy and lead plan for an executive leadership visibility and thought leadership program. This will involve developing messaging strategies/platforms, identifying speaking opportunities with the media and at industry events, developing white papers, etc. Support the development of internal and external communications for the Chancellor/L2 and Board Trustees (internal messages/meetings, Board communications, media interviews).  

• Crisis /Issues Management – Partner with The Business Continuity Office in formalizing a rapid response system, anticipating issues, and prepare for/prevent issues from emerging in media coverage. When possible, strategically turn crisis situations for the benefit of the organization. Effective Crisis Management will require establishing appropriate response teams, consulting with Risk, Compliance and Legal, training spokespeople, crafting messages for all critical stakeholders, and evaluating response effectiveness, post-crisis. Where necessary, provide 24/7 on-the-ground support to corporate and facility leaders.  
• Internal Communications – Optimize and steward internal communication strategy to effectively amplify company-wide and division specific distribution, positive storytelling, employer brand awareness, morale, and message consistency.  
• Media Relations – Develop and maintain strong relationships with key local, regional and national media. Track and build relationships with important online media outlets. Oversee handling of key media queries and identify opportunities for media interviews with key faculty, staff and executive management. 
• Project Management - Plan, execute and oversee the successful completion of various projects within the organization. Defining project objectives, create detailed project plans and allocate resources effectively to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. 
• Budget Management – Monitor budgets for various areas and projects, ensuring adherence to college guidelines and targets. 
• Client Relations - Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal clients. Responsibilities include being the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their inquiries and concerns promptly, and ensuring exceptional customer service at all times.  
• Brand Ambassador - Serves as an advocate and gatekeeper for the Dallas College Brand and makes sure other team members embrace this stewardship.  
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.   
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.  

Applications Deadline

October 26, 2026