Associate Director of Communications – Senior Vice President For Research Office

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages internal and external communications efforts for a school or division, and provides communications perspective on initiatives and strategic planning.
• Produces executive communications and reports for divisional leadership.
• Directs the development of marketing, promotional, and communications strategies and policies to build awareness of division/school initiatives and priorities, and to serve various communications needs.
• Provides leadership on communications projects, ensuring that communications reflect divisional commitments, strategic priorities, and quality requirements.
• May oversee the division/school’s website, as well as social media presence and activity.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies across platforms and audiences.
• Oversees relationships with vendors and Emory service providers.
• May serve as spokesperson for the division/school, as appropriate.
• May manage a budget and staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Oversees monthly and periodic electronic newsletter production, including a bi-annual report on research funding and highlights and other various outreach publications
• Lead a council of staff who have communications responsibilities within the division to stay coordinated and to work on bigger strategic priorities.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, art or other related field.
• Six years of experience in the development of marketing and informational materials, writing/research, project management and/or information technology.
• Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Knowledge of publishing and other related software.
• Demonstrated creativity in the design of marketing, public relations or educational programs and communications materials.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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