The Senior Communications Specialist is an expert in their field of communications media relations social media digital news and/or staff engagement communications activities. The Senior Specialist will take an active leadership role across Mayo Clinic to understand business objectives and build communications strategies and plans to support those objectives. This individual will provide strategic communications consultation and guidance to various clients and will plan drive implement monitor and measure results of communications plans to advance Mayo Clinics mission strategic plan and business objectives. Develops and executes functional and cross-functional plans to advance Mayo Clinics strategic plan. Manages complex and cross-functional projects through entire project life cycle to achieve objectives and measure results. Proactively seeks opportunities to build and improve positive relationships with colleagues leaders and experts. Serves as a role model for others and represents Mayo Clinic internally and externally. Demonstrates understanding of audience dynamics and tailors delivery to achieve objectives among varied audiences. Conveys confidence clarity and transparency in communications with stakeholders and leaders. Proactively contributes to business planning and strategy development. Proactively drives strategies and tactics forward to execution. Leads teams and provides leadership to others including contractors and third parties to drive execution.
This position is a combination of remote and on-site work; individual must live within driving distance to the Rochester Mayo Clinic campus.
**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
A bachelors degree in a related field which may include liberal arts business communications marketing healthcare or similar field plus 5 years professional experience in a relevant expertise in creating and executing communications strategies based upon business objectives. Requires strong leadership problem solving critical thinking active listening persuasive oral and written communication skills presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proven communications consultative planning and execution abilities. Must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style and collaborative environment that expects and promotes teamwork. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced changing environment. Must possess high personal motivation supporting a strong work ethic flexibility and creativity. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively to drive forward multiple projects. Has a positive influence on others. Position requires occasional travel and the flexibility to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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