Communications Manager

Job Summary: The Davis Center is the gateway for interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe at Harvard University. Our collaborative community of faculty, scholars, students, and staff, push the boundaries of accessible, interdisciplinary work on Eurasia through world-leading innovative scholarship, creative teaching, and broad learning. With a dedicated mission to advance research from across our field at Harvard and beyond, we educate future leaders of all ages—from K-14 to our wider community—who will make enduring contributions and want to apply deep knowledge to contemporary problems in the region. The Davis Center values creativity, vigorous scholarly engagement, and a collaborative team environment. We seek a dynamic self-starter with a passion for storytelling, translating complex topics into accessible narratives in multiple formats, and engaging with our community.  This position reports to the Davis Center’s Associate Director. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Communications Manager will develop and lead a strategic, integrated approach to communications, supporting our efforts at marketing, public relations, and alumni relations. Communications • Develops and implements communications and marketing programs to promote understanding and support among the Center’s key constituencies. • Oversees the creation and management of all Center content across print and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the Center’s mission. • Develops marketing plans that advance the Center’s programs and activities.   • Manages the Davis Center website, publications, email marketing, and social media channels to advance key messages and expand the Davis Center’s brand. • Manages the relationship with the Center’s web developer, including contracting for new and enhanced services. • Responds to questions and requests from media and the public, and redirects such queries to colleagues as needed, to build the Center’s reputation as a trusted resource and leader in Russian and Eurasian studies. • Participates in the design of communications collateral for major milestone events and reunions. • Recruits and manages contracted communications professionals, such as copy editors, writers, graphic designers, printers, and photographers. • Initiates positive and proactive relationships with both internal and external constituents. • Evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies by using data-driven analysis and monitoring relevant metrics. • Ensures adherence to digital content best practices, Harvard guidelines, trademark policy, accessibility standards, copyright compliance, and other policies. Establishes guidelines that ensure standardization across the center’s print and digital channels. • Supports colleagues’ professional development through skill shares or guidelines. • Contributes to the community of communications and marketing staff within CGIS, FAS, and Harvard writ large. Development and Alumni Relations • Provides Center’s development team with editorial/communications support. • Works collaboratively with the Associate Director and Student Programs Officer on strategies to build and maintain relationships with alumni. Supervisory/Management • Hires, trains, supervises, and supports the professional development of any student assistants or interns supporting the Center’s communications efforts. • Responsible for managing the communications budget. Other duties as determined by supervisor. Working Conditions: This is a full-time position. Like all Davis Center positions, it requires a strong in-office presence. All full-time staff currently work 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days remotely. This may be adjusted at a later date. Tuesday is an "anchor" day. Physical Requirements: Li