Communications Lead

The Managerial Reporting Project (MRP) at the University of Virginia (http://managerialreporting.virginia.edu/) entails the university-wide rollout of multiple enterprise wide applications and a robust data environment in support of improved internal reporting capabilities. Our project team uses a hybrid Agile approach to software and reporting development, a stakeholder-focused and incremental approach to delivering value early and often.

The incumbent in this position will maintain and support a comprehensive communications program for the Managerial Reporting Project as well as support other UVAFinance communications activities. The position will have a matrixed reporting responsibility, within the organization and will report solid line to the UVAFinance Communications Manager and dotted line to the Managerial Reporting Change Management Lead.

The position will be located with and work closely with the Managerial Reporting project management team, and University stakeholders to execute communication strategies that translate the University’s educational mission, strategic aims, and programs into persuasive communications materials.

**This is a restricted-term position projected for the duration of the University’s Managerial Reporting Project**

The Communications Lead is responsible for a broad range of professional communications activities, demonstrating a variety of skills to support the overall needs of an organization. Duties may include writing, editing, producing multimedia, arranging events, maintaining a social media presence, creating educational materials, generating promotional pieces. The Communications Lead assists with management of promotional and marketing activities, working independently, but in alignment with established goals.

Responsibilities And Duties :

• Manages a wide-variety of communications activities
• Translates organizational goals into logistical plans, operationalizing desired outcomes
• Identifies target audiences, tailors messages as appropriate, coordinates the delivery of communications and the engagement of the various audiences
• Advises and consults with departmental/unit administration regarding all aspects of communications, including tactics that effectively deliver the desired message
• Produces high-quality content and presentations
• Leverages multiple mediums, including web, social, and print/visual design
• Proactively manages outreach to stakeholders and handles incoming inquiries

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

University Leadership Characteristics:
For Thomas Jefferson, learning was an integral part of life. The “academical village” was created around the assumption that learning is a lifelong and shared process, and that interaction between scholars and students enlivens the pursuit of knowledge.

University Human Resources strives to identify applicants who will contribute as high potential employees, leaders and managers. We employ individuals who foster and promote the University mission and purpose. Successful candidates exemplify uncommon integrity; they are honest, trusted, team-oriented and live the core values of the University. These candidates display great judgment, by practicing evidence-based decision-making. They are strategically focused by contributing to and achieving department goals and vision. They set high performance standards and hold themselves accountable by aggressively executing these standards. These employees also develop a deep passion for the University and the impact it has on students, faculty, alumni and community. Successful candidates identify their personal career goals and development opportunities, and as supervisors, help their staff do the same. They contribute to team success by leading talent, through their individual efforts and by leading and developing their teams.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Required Applicant Documents:
CV / Resume

Cover Letter

Contact information for 3 References – name, email, phone

Writing Sample1

Portfolio/Creative Work

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