Job DescriptionAdvisor-Communications SeniorThe Senior Advisor, Communications serves as a communications leader and trusted business partner, developing and implementing integrated communications strategies that advance organizational priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement and drive understanding and action among diverse internal and external audiences. A member of the Communications Executive Leadership Team, this individual provides strategic communications counsel on business initiatives, organizational change efforts and team member and leader communications, helping leaders communicate with clarity and purpose.
Working cross-functionally, this individual leads and influences high-impact initiatives from strategy through execution, delivering effective, audience-centered communications that support business objectives and reinforce IU Health's mission, vision and values. The senior advisor develops, writes and delivers communications that inform, engage and inspire action among team members, leaders, physicians, patients, community stakeholders and other key audiences. They contribute to enterprise communications strategies, advance communications best practices and help drive consistency and excellence across the system.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative and business-minded communications leader who understands the critical role communications plays in advancing organizational priorities, performance and culture in support of IU Health's mission. They are highly adaptable, with strong executive presence, sound judgment and exceptional writing abilities, as well as a proven ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, thoughtful communications strategies that build connection, alignment and meaningful action. This individual works effectively across functions, fostering strong partnerships across the organization and helping drive engagement among key audiences.
Through close collaboration across Communications and the broader organization, this individual will help ensure communications are delivered thoughtfully and with purpose, building understanding among key audiences and reinforcing IU Health's connection to the communities at the heart of its mission.
Writing Portfolio Required: Applicants should include a link to a portfolio or provide writing samples demonstrating executive communications, strategic communications, change management communications or other high-impact communications work with their application.Key RelationshipsReports to: Vice President - Chief Communications Officer
Direct Reports: None
Candidate QualificationsCandidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
- Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
- Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
