Senior Director of Executive Communications, EVP/COO Office
Core
Principal communications strategist and senior lead for the EVP/COO, shaping executive agenda, institutional reputation, and external engagement while translating complex operational matters into clear narratives.
Role type
Senior Director, Executive Communications (Strategy & Content)
Builds
Executive messaging, thought leadership content, briefing materials, and integrated communications plans for the EVP/COO.
Domain
Higher Education Administration / Executive Communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, executive voice development, narrative translation, issues management, digital/social media strategy, AI-enabled workflow integration, cross-functional coordination, editorial judgment.
Preferred skills
Experience with AI tools in communications, crisis communications planning, stakeholder segmentation.
Technologies
AI-enabled communication tools, digital platforms, social media channels.
Responsibilities
Develop proactive annual and initiative-specific communications strategies; execute executive visibility and digital/social media approaches; research, draft, and finalize executive-level communications across multiple formats; lead communications for operational change and sensitive matters; integrate AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, and content production.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic advisor level