Associate Director of Internal Communications

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• 3-6 years of communications experience, supporting organizations with effective internal communications practices, or equivalent experience. – Required (Required)
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring that communications align with strategic branding efforts. (Required)
• Background in complex, global environment and industries. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects is essential, as is an ability to suddenly shift priorities and deadlines, on occasion executing unexpected and large-scale projects in a relatively short timeframe. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work with a wide range of individuals and departments in a complex organization. This includes a demonstrated ability to collaborate with high-level academic and administrative leadership and senior department leaders. (Required)
• Strong communications skills in order to gather necessary input from others, determine priorities, and keep key leadership informed about relevant areas of communications strategy in a timely and effective manner. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to use communications strategies to inspire stakeholders, encourage involvement and support and establish brand preference. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to articulate goals, strategies, tactics and benchmarks. (Required)
• Comprehensive, current knowledge of technology with the ability to fully utilize the capabilities of X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and other social media. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to edit documents and publications for style, accuracy, format and punctuation within tight deadlines. (Required)
• Familiarity with WordPress or other web editing software. Familiarity with coding HTML in Salesforce Marketing Cloud or other email marketing platforms. (candidate can be trained on the job) (Preferred)
• A strong strategic orientation, commitment to excellence and attention to detail. Ability to handle all information with sensitivity, discretion and solid judgment. (Required)
• Familiarity with Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides). Familiarity with WordPress or other web editing software. Basic understanding of graphic design and familiarity with graphic design software (PowerPoint, Adobe products). (Required)
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co- workers, supervisors and managers. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

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