Nc State Pappas Program

The Communications + Design Manager leads the strategy, development, and execution of communications that elevate the visibility and impact of the Pappas Program. This position is responsible for managing the Program's visual identity and ensuring consistent, high-quality communications across digital and print platforms. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, the Manager develops compelling communications that showcase the Program's research, events, and initiatives while strengthening engagement with key audiences.

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Key Responsibilities

Brand Management & Creative Design

• Lead the application and stewardship of the Pappas Program's visual identity across all communications, including the website, reports, presentations, event materials, social media, print collateral, and branded merchandise.
• Design and produce high-quality print and digital materials using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) while ensuring consistency with established brand standards.
  

Communications Strategy & Digital Engagement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy across multiple platforms, including WordPress, Mailchimp, social media, print publications, and electronic calendar postings.
• Create and edit compelling written and visual content that promotes Program initiatives, events, research, and accomplishments to internal and external audiences.

Research Communications & Event Support

• Serve as the communications lead for the Program's Sponsored Research initiatives by collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to develop research publications, illustrations, data visualizations, and print-ready deliverables.
• Lead communications and marketing efforts for Program events by designing promotional materials, managing Mailchimp email campaigns, coordinating social media outreach, overseeing RSVP tracking, and supporting event logistics, signage, and wayfinding.
  

Project & Personnel Management

• Manage multiple communications and design projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Supervise the Program's social media intern by assigning projects, reviewing content, and providing guidance on communications and graphic design best practices.
  

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience creating publications, infographics, data visualizations, or other research communication materials for technical or academic audiences.
• Experience planning and promoting events, including developing marketing collateral, managing email campaigns, coordinating RSVPs, and supporting event logistics.
• Experience supervising or mentoring student employees, interns, or creative team members 

If you are a creative professional who enjoys combining graphic design, strategic communications, and project management to support research and education, we'd love to hear from you. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have an eye for detail, and enjoy creating engaging communications that make a lasting impact, you'll find an exciting opportunity to grow your career with the Pappas Program.