Yale University
Associate Director, Finance Communications
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Associate Director, Finance CommunicationsUniversity Job Title:
Communications Officer, Internal Communications
Bargaining Unit:
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type:
Full time
Duration Type:
Regular
Compensation Grade:
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile:
Manager; Program Leader (P5)
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week:
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location:
Central Campus
Worksite Address:
2 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510
Position Focus:
As a member of the internal communications team within the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, the Associate Director, Finance Communications reports to the Assistant Vice President, Internal Communications. The individual in this role is a member of the Finance leadership team who is accountable for the success of all aspects of Finance communications. Key areas of responsibility include providing thought leadership and strategic leadership on communications for Finance, developing communications plans to achieve Finance strategic objectives, owning the process and outcome for executing communications plans and activities, positioning key messages to the stakeholders of Finance, providing support with strategic leadership messaging, and being responsible for the overall strategy, creation, management, and execution of internal communication for the Finance division.
Essential Duties:
Creates and implements a communications strategy in support of the unit's short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Leads and advises on leadership communications, programs, messages, stakeholder engagement, and activities.
Manages relationships with key campus stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism, judgment, and understanding of stakeholder goals.
Creates compelling story ideas and narratives; produces content for both external and internal channels.
Plans social media strategies for key University communications and programs.
Produces multimedia content and manages the work of graphic and web designers, student interns, printers, video producers, and photographers.
Manages communication plans for all stakeholders by understanding the significance of campus initiatives.
Maintains the Yale brand and graphic identity standards; supports and maintains standard operating procedures.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field and five years of experience in public relations, journalism, corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Well-developed strategic thinking and tactical skill, and the ability to solve problems.
Able to find common threads between multiple projects, programs, and communications.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, evaluate changing needs, and meet strict high-level deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, communicate, and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and staff at all levels.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience in and passion for a financial or academic setting.
Background Check Requirements:
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with COVID-19 policies.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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Communications Officer, Internal Communications
Bargaining Unit:
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type:
Full time
Duration Type:
Regular
Compensation Grade:
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile:
Manager; Program Leader (P5)
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week:
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location:
Central Campus
Worksite Address:
2 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510
Position Focus:
As a member of the internal communications team within the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, the Associate Director, Finance Communications reports to the Assistant Vice President, Internal Communications. The individual in this role is a member of the Finance leadership team who is accountable for the success of all aspects of Finance communications. Key areas of responsibility include providing thought leadership and strategic leadership on communications for Finance, developing communications plans to achieve Finance strategic objectives, owning the process and outcome for executing communications plans and activities, positioning key messages to the stakeholders of Finance, providing support with strategic leadership messaging, and being responsible for the overall strategy, creation, management, and execution of internal communication for the Finance division.
Essential Duties:
Creates and implements a communications strategy in support of the unit's short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Leads and advises on leadership communications, programs, messages, stakeholder engagement, and activities.
Manages relationships with key campus stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism, judgment, and understanding of stakeholder goals.
Creates compelling story ideas and narratives; produces content for both external and internal channels.
Plans social media strategies for key University communications and programs.
Produces multimedia content and manages the work of graphic and web designers, student interns, printers, video producers, and photographers.
Manages communication plans for all stakeholders by understanding the significance of campus initiatives.
Maintains the Yale brand and graphic identity standards; supports and maintains standard operating procedures.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field and five years of experience in public relations, journalism, corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Well-developed strategic thinking and tactical skill, and the ability to solve problems.
Able to find common threads between multiple projects, programs, and communications.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, evaluate changing needs, and meet strict high-level deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, communicate, and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and staff at all levels.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience in and passion for a financial or academic setting.
Background Check Requirements:
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with COVID-19 policies.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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