Senior Vice President, Enterprise Communications

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Senior Vice President of Enterprise Communications reports to the President of the University and serves as a member of the President's cabinet. Works closely with key stakeholders, and leaders across the university and its healthcare system to create buy-in of a coordinated strategic vision.

• Advises the President and President's cabinet, develops communications strategy for the university, and advances and protects the reputation of the university.
• Partners directly with Emory Healthcare to ensure full alignment on behalf of the Emory enterprise, including branding, marketing, media relations, and crisis communications.
• Develops and elevates a unified Emory brand narrative that reflects the institution mission, values, and academic and clinical excellence; guides creation of content across platforms that bring the Emory story to life.
• Develops a university-wide strategic vision and works closely with university leadership, Board of Trustees, and key internal and external stakeholders to create buy-in for the plan across the university and healthcare system.
• Shapes the structure and culture for Emory's communications across the enterprise, assessing existing capabilities and focusing on building a streamlined and cohesive operation.
• Oversees media and external communications and marketing strategy that advances Emory University's reputation; cultivates strong relationships with major outlets and oversees the role of spokesperson.
• Ensures strategic alignment between Emory University and Emory Healthcare communications and marketing, demonstrating cohesion with Emory brand and communications; ensures consistent messaging at the intersection of academic medicine, research breakthroughs, and clinical care.
• Leads comprehensive internal communications strategy that strengthens transparency, culture, and alignment across Emory University and Emory Healthcare.
• Leads creative direction and digital strategy across the enterprise; oversees web, digital, and social media platform.
• Serves as a member of the Emory Issues Management Council which is the primary cross-enterprise leadership body responsible for the proactive identification, assessment, and management of emerging opportunities and issues.
• Partners with colleagues to guide crisis communications in partnership with external counsel, ensuring a rapid, coordinated response to mitigate risk and minimize reputational harm.
• Creates a framework to measure and track performance using analytics to identify which stories, messages, themes, platforms, and spokespeople resonate most with key audiences.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of progressively responsible experience developing and executing communications strategies. Applicable advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading communications in a large, complex organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated work as a skilled storyteller who can transform complex institutional priorities into clear, compelling narratives that resonate across multiple audiences is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, differentiate, and protect a multi-faceted institutional brand, leveraging academic excellence, research strength, and mission to elevate visibility, affinity, and national standing.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to foster collaborative decision-making and build strong relationships.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.