Executive Director of Communications
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Executive Director of Communications for UVA Health Development
University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
External Relations at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the role of Executive Director of Communications for UVA Health Development. The University of Virginia has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals. Our community comprises a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. Position Summary The Executive Director of Communications (ED) will lead the strategic communications vision for UVA Health Development, the fundraising team for the University of Virginia’s health system (Schools of Medicine and Nursing, University Medical Center, and community hospitals). This dynamic, creative, and collaborative leader will shape how UVA Health tells its story in the next campaign to inspire philanthropy and deepen engagement with supporters locally, across Virginia, and beyond. Following the successful completion of a $1 billion fundraising campaign in June 2025, UVA Health’s development team is setting its sights on even higher levels of performance. The ED will guide the next chapter of UVA Health Development communications—building on strong momentum and leading a talented, established communications team to elevate the visibility and impact of UVA Health’s mission. The ED will serve as a creative visionary, developing compelling storytelling that highlights UVA Health’s excellence in patient care, research, education, and community engagement, while expanding philanthropic audiences across the University of Virginia community and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This leader will also be a key strategic partner, collaborating closely with the External Relations communications team and UVA Health Marketing and Communications to showcase UVA Health’s impact and inspire increased philanthropic investment. The Executive Director of Communications will report to the Senior Associate Vice President for UVA Health Development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible strategic communications experience, ideally within higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, or nonprofit advancement.
- Proven ability to build and grow audiences through compelling content and holistic communications strategies.
- Experience managing and mentoring communications professionals in a collaborative team environment.
- Exceptional writing, editorial, and storytelling skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Proficiency in digital communications tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms.
- 8+ years relevant professional experience, to include 3+ years of formal managerial experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
- Familiarity with communications in academic medical centers or health systems.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in the communications field.
- Experience collaborating across complex organizations with multiple stakeholders, especially in a healthcare or academic setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive UVA Health Development communications strategy that advances philanthropic priorities and supports future campaign readiness.
- Lead the next evolution of the UVA Health Development storytelling platform, elevating narratives that demonstrate the transformative impact of philanthropy.
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Senior Associate Vice President on campaign communications strategy.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Oversee the creation of compelling, human-focused stories that amplify the impact of UVA Health’s clinical care, biomedical research, nursing and medical education, and community health initiatives.
- Guide editorial strategy, brand voice, and narrative frameworks that resonate with philanthropic audiences.
- Showcase consistent messaging and creative excellence across donor communications, campaign materials, publications, digital channels, and multimedia storytelling.
- Ensure that donor communications clearly show the power of philanthropy to transform patients’ lives and accelerate research breakthroughs at UVA Health.
- Deepen engagement with philanthropic audiences and expand the reach of health philanthropy messaging across the University of Virginia community and the Commonwealth.
- Develop strategies to reach new donor audiences, strengthen connections with existing supporters, and elevate our reputation with all audiences.
- Leverage analytics, digital platforms, and innovative storytelling and distribution approaches to grow audience reach and engagement.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team within UVA Health Development.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking, empowering team members to innovate and produce best-in-class communications.
- Model productive collaborations with External Relations, UVA Health Marketing and Communications, and other partners.
- Establish clear priorities and performance goals for the team.
Benefits
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