What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director for Strategic Communications and Marketing position at University of Vermont?
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title
Executive Director for Strategic Communications and Marketing
Diversity Statement
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
The University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) seeks an Executive Director of Strategic Communications to develop, lead, and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing plan to advance the college’s strategic priorities and elevate its reputation and visibility through engagement with internal stakeholders, news media, LCOM partners, donors, and alumni. The Executive Director is the top communications and marketing leader in the college, providing counsel to the dean and other leaders and supervising a team of 10. This position reports to LCOM’s Dean and serves on the college’s leadership team. For alignment of messaging and brand, the role has a secondary reporting line to the university’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO), serving also on their senior leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree and eight to ten years related experience in higher education, health sciences, or healthcare communications required. Supervisory experience required. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Effective organizational and time management skills required. Familiarity with commonly used communications platforms, marketing automation, and technology tools. Ability to navigate a multi-stakeholder environment and collaborate productively with colleagues at all levels.
Desirable Qualifications
Master’s degree in a science or medical field. Experience as a journalist. Creativity in problem-solving. Ability to synthesize complex information rapidly to provide timely counsel and guidance. Understanding of medical education and the unique role of LCOM as Vermont’s only medical college and UVM Health Network as the primary provider of healthcare in the region.
Other Information
6-month probationary period is required.
Special Conditions
A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees
FLSA
Exempt
Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE))
197400.00
Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE))
94000.00
Staff Hiring Band
Union Position
No
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date
10/11/2023
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Information
Position Title
Classified Executive
Posting Number
S4683PO
Department
COM Public Relations/55012
Position Number
007224
Employee FTE
1.0
Employee Term
12
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
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