Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field.
Seven years of related experience, including staff supervision.
Strong preference for candidates with higher education experience.
Proven ability to manage complex communications projects.
Excellent judgment and diplomacy skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and support internal and external communications aligned with the university's mission.
Partner with Emory Communications & Marketing for cohesive messaging.
Advise leadership on branding and communication strategies.
Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Provide crisis communications support as needed.
Lead daily operations of the communications function for the Office of the Provost.
Oversee production of various communications deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Benefits
Opportunity for regular remote work with flexible scheduling.
Engagement with a prestigious academic institution.
Collaboration with diverse teams across the university.
Chance to influence strategic communications at a high level.
Full Job Description
Description
The Director of Communications plays a key role in the Office of the Provost's work to advance academic excellence at Emory. Working closely with members of the Provost's team as well as leaders and communicators across the university, the Director develops, coordinates, and executes communications strategies to promote a broad range of programs, initiatives, and activities led by the division, as well as to effectively communicate important information to constituents across the university.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and supports internal and external communications and marketing initiatives in alignment with the university's academic mission, strategic goals, and standards of the Office of the Provost and Emory University.
Partners with Emory Communications & Marketing (C&M) and other offices across campus to ensure cohesive, coordinated, and streamlined communications.
Advises and guides Office of the Provost division leadership and staff on messaging, branding, strategies, and tactics to meet communications needs.
Manages complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders with attention to detail and overall impact.
Provides support for crisis communications.
Leads and manages day-to-day operations of the Office of the Provost communications function as well as specific annual communications programs.
Manages internal staff as well as vendor and freelance engagements to ensure on-strategy, high-quality, timely production of communications deliverables such as web and social media content, memos and information sheets, feature stories, event advertising, press releases, and marketing collateral.
Completes projects within established financial parameters.
Strengthens and manages the Office of the Provost web and social media presence to meet strategic objectives, working closely with colleagues in the Provost's office and C&M.
Provides strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and manages sensitive, high-visibility communications initiatives.
Develops and manages executive and critical communications for the Provost and key leaders within the division such as talking points, statements, community messages, and reports.
Exercises a high degree of judgment and diplomacy, with impeccable commitment to confidentiality when required.
Complies with legal and ethical standards, policies and procedures, including in communications and marketing materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field and seven years of related experience, including supervision of communications staff.
Higher education experience is strongly preferred.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
About Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
