Michele McCauley

Phone: 269-749-7141

Michele McCauley serves as senior director of marketing and communications at The University of Olivet, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives, brand management and institutional communications that support the university’s mission, enrollment goals and public reputation. She works collaboratively with university leadership, admissions, advancement, alumni engagement and academic partners to develop integrated marketing strategies, compelling storytelling and communications that strengthen Olivet’s visibility among prospective students, alumni, donors and the broader community.

Since joining Olivet in 2017, McCauley has served in several communications leadership roles, including executive director of communications and marketing and a member of the President’s Cabinet. Her work has helped guide the university’s brand strategy, institutional messaging and communications during periods of growth and change.

Before joining Olivet, McCauley held communications and marketing leadership positions with the Michigan Bankers Association, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, Sacred Heart Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, and St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. Earlier in her career, she worked in legal administration and government affairs, experiences that broadened her expertise in strategic communications, public relations and stakeholder engagement.

McCauley earned dual bachelor’s degrees in communications and telecommunications and a master’s degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University.