Lead Communications Specialist, Issues Management
Core
Lead complex, high-profile communications initiatives and manage issues/crisis response to protect institutional reputation.
Role type
Senior IC communications specialist (issues management)
Builds
Strategic messaging, response frameworks, and crisis communication plans for a major public university
Domain
Higher education / Public relations / Crisis management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, issues management, crisis response, stakeholder advisory, risk assessment, message development, cross-functional coordination, performance evaluation
Preferred skills
Post-graduate coursework in communications, experience with high-visibility institutional initiatives
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead highly complex communications initiatives; develop strategic messaging and response frameworks; advise senior leaders on reputational risks; monitor internal/external environments for emerging issues; evaluate communications effectiveness; coach colleagues on complex matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
