AVP, Communications

Granite Edvance•Concord, NH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP, Communications provides strategic leadership and direction for Granite Edvance's communications and marketing function, advancing the organization's mission by strengthening brand visibility, deepening stakeholder engagement, and enhancing organizational reputation. Working closely with the VP, Chief Communications Officer, the AVP leads a high-performing communications team, coordinates omnichannel engagement, and uses data, research, and insights to optimize performance and support organizational goals and long-term growth. This full-time hybrid position is based at the organization's office in Concord, New Hampshire. The role is available to work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with flexibility for local travel based on business needs, and may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as travel as required by the position or business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or 7+ years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience.
At least 3 years of team-management experience.
Strong experience managing multidisciplinary communications teams and coordinating editorial, creative, digital, and other communications professionals.
Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities, and make strategic recommendations.
Ability to lead integrated or omnichannel marketing and communications initiatives across functions when responsibility for audiences, channels, or execution is shared among multiple teams.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executives, colleagues, partners, media, and other external audiences.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
Ability to travel as required by the position or business needs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with college and career access, nonprofit organizations, or financial services.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Communications team, directly supervising the team and establishing clear priorities, roles, workflows, and accountability.
Lead marketing strategy for Communications-led initiatives and coordinate with other teams on enterprise and business-line campaigns, including paid social, paid search, conversion strategies, and related digital initiatives.
Develop and execute proactive public relations strategies to strengthen the organization's visibility, credibility, and reputation and position the organization and its leaders as trusted resources.
Lead email marketing and other campaigns and projects for growth.
Support the VP, Chief Communications Officer in enterprise reputation and issues management, including sensitive or high-profile organizational matters, and lead communications strategy execution as assigned.
Participate in Leadership Team decisions and contribute to strategic planning, risk management, project management, and financial and budgeting activities.