Assoc Director of Communications (Events and Outreach) - Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute (GBHI)

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 excellence of our academic community. This role manages internal and external communications efforts for a school or division, and provides communications perspective on initiatives and strategic planning. It produces executive communications and reports for divisional leadership. The position 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. It provides leadership on communications projects, ensuring that communications reflect divisional commitments, strategic priorities, and quality requirements. The role may oversee the division/school's website, as well as social media presence and activity. It evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies across platforms and audiences. The position oversees relationships with vendors and Emory service providers. The role may serve as spokesperson for the division/school, as appropriate. It may manage a budget and staff.

Requirements

• 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.
• Residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or academic medical center settings
• Familiarity with donor engagement and advancement events
• Knowledge of neuroscience, brain health, or related fields
• Experience with digital engagement tools and event platforms

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level