Executive Director of Internal Communications
Executive Director of Internal Communications
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$ 80000 - 95000
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Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with Human Resources and Marketing develop and execute a College-wide employee communication strategy aligned with Ivy Techs mission vision and strategic plan.
Serve as an advisor to leadership on internal communications best practices and emerging trends and tools.
Partner with HR leadership to promote awareness and understanding of employee events programs and benefits.
Provide guidance tools and best practices to campus-based internal communicators to ensure consistent messaging brand alignment and communication quality.
Plan design write and distribute monthly employee newsletters and ad hoc communications to ensure timely updates on College policies processes initiatives events and priorities.
With the support of the HR team oversee the planning design and distribution of communications for key HR-led initiatives including but not limited to:
Open Enrollment: communications flyers documents website content and marketing materials.
Wellness Programs: communications promotional materials and logistical support for events.
Employee Engagement Survey: communication strategy promotional materials participation campaigns and results-sharing.
Employee Policy and Training Resources: communications and awareness campaigns to educate employees on policy changes required compliance training and promote professional development opportunities.
In collaboration with Marketing create compelling and accessible content for multiple channels (email intranet video digital signage print etc.).
Maintain a consistent voice tone and visual style aligned with Ivy Techs brand standards.
Manage and enhance internal communication platforms including employee-facing content on MyIvy employee newsletters intranet (via Microsoft SharePoint) and digital communication tools.
Identify and implement innovative ways to increase employee engagement and two-way communication between leadership and employees ensuring that messages are delivered through the most effective channels and in ways that resonate with staff. This includes diversifying communication channels and facilitating specific employee events such as regularly scheduled Town Halls.
Develop metrics and feedback mechanisms to measure communication effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among internal communicators at different campuses to build communication capacity and effectiveness statewide.
Partner with College leadership HR Marketing and campus-based communication leads to ensure coordination and alignment of messages.
Collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize communication tools and technologies.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive duties logically associated with this position may be responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Not applicable.
HIRE SALARY: $80000-$95000 dependent on experience education and skills.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Public Relations Human Resources or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in internal communications employee engagement or related field.
Experience in higher education public sector or mission-driven organizations preferred.
Key skills include:
Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive communication strategies.
Exceptional writing editing and visual communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in communication tools and platforms (e.g. intranet systems mass email tools content management systems).
Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and across functional teams.
Experience providing guidance and support to a distributed network of communicators.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
