Director of Strategic Communications

Key Areas Of Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans for the faculty and staff audience.
• Lead internal and external communication efforts that provide clear, accurate, and consistent communication of strategic themes, messages, strategic vision, goals, and priorities.
• Develop and implement communication strategies, plans, and messaging frameworks around existing operations and new initiatives.
• Public Relations - Work with the OSC media relations team to respond to media inquiries.
• Build strong partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders to advance communication efforts across campus and UHR.
• Information Management - Work with OSC colleagues to implement website strategy and oversight for UHR webpages, including technical and creative functions; monitor metrics and quality to improve user experience and engagement.
• Oversee strategic communication integration within enterprise HR systems, including the recruitment CRM, through a cross-unit content strategy.
• Use data, metrics, and analytics to assess, forecast, evaluate, and refine communication strategies and initiatives.
• Strategic Planning - Contribute to the development and implementation of the HR strategic plan and strategic initiatives, including multi-year strategic roadmaps.
• Create and maintain an annual communication plan for UHR that integrates communication strategies with UHR initiatives and university strategic plan priorities.
• Regularly assess and report progress toward communication goals, adjusting strategies as needed.

Leadership/Supervision

• Serve on the UHR leadership team, representing OSC, UHR, and the CHRO on campus committees and initiatives.
• Supervise other communications staff within OSC/UHR, ensuring high quality work and adherence to university policies.
• Lead and mentor the communications team, fostering collaboration and accountability.