Manager Leadership Communications for McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

UTHealth Houston’s Marketing and Communications team is seeking an experienced Manager of Leadership Communications to support McGovern Medical School. The role serves as a trusted strategic communications partner to the school’s leadership, helping strengthen its reputation, advance institutional priorities, and showcase its education, research, and patient-care work.

Working closely with the dean and other senior leaders, the manager develops and executes communications plans for internal and external audiences. The role translates leadership vision and complex academic, scientific, and clinical topics into clear, compelling communications that enhance executive visibility, engage faculty and other audiences, and reinforce the school’s impact. It also connects the school’s communications strategy with the university’s broader direction and supports alignment among McGovern Medical School, its clinical practice, UT Physicians, and UTHealth Houston.

The position combines strategic planning and executive messaging with strong writing and editing. It is part of UTHealth Houston’s Office of Marketing and Communications and has a hybrid work arrangement, with on-campus presence as needed. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. Applicants should include a cover letter and writing samples with their application, preferably demonstrating executive communications, scientific or medical writing, strategic messaging, or work with other complex subject matter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in healthcare, clinical, or strategic communications.
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
• Must meet the security-sensitive position qualification concerning the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, where applicable.
• Applicants should provide a cover letter and writing samples with their application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within academic medicine or large healthcare systems is preferred.
• Writing samples demonstrating executive communications, scientific or medical writing, strategic messaging, or other complex subject matter are of particular interest.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary communications partner to the Dean.
• Develops and implements communication strategies supporting McGovern Medical School, UT Physicians, and institutional goals.
• Ensures consistent communication of the Dean's priorities across McGovern Medical School and clinical operations.
• Advises leaders on messaging, tone, and communication planning.
• Manages sensitive information and supports proactive messaging on clinical and organizational updates.
• Prepares leadership announcements, remarks, scripts, briefing materials, talking points, communication plans, and content for major initiatives.
• Writes and edits communications related to academic programs; faculty, student, and staff initiatives; clinical operations; and institutional updates.
• Translates complex clinical or scientific topics into accessible language for a variety of audiences.
• Develops digital content, newsletters, web updates, and institutional emails.
• Identifies and elevates stories highlighting innovation, research, and community impact.
• Coordinates messaging with Marketing and Communications colleagues and communications professionals across McGovern Medical School.
• Supports UT Physicians and clinical leadership with practice updates, operational messaging, and aligned communications.
• Plans and executes communication components for academic, clinical, and institutional events.
• Assesses communication performance using metrics and audience feedback, applying insights to strengthen impact, identify engagement opportunities, and deliver results on schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, amounting to around 37–38 days per year.
• Vacation accrual increases with tenure.
• Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

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