Communications Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) is hiring a Communications Director. The VCFA is a committed partner in advancing UW-Madison\'s teaching, research, and public service mission through collaborations across campus, and exciting and evolving initiatives (https://finadmin.wisc.edu/). Reporting to UW-Madison\'s Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) Chief of Staff, the Communications Director plans and leads strategic communications within the VCFA portfolio and across campus, and advises other campus stakeholders on effective communication strategies. This position will work closely with the Office of Strategic Communication to ensure internal UW-Madison messaging is effective and coordinated. The director will oversee VCFA communications across schools, colleges and divisions, and will take an active role in serving on campus-wide communication councils, committees, and task forces with a wide range of constituencies. The VCFA Communications Director will partner with the Offices of University Relations and Strategic Communications in developing and implementing communications with local policymakers and community and corporate partners, and to develop protocols to enhance and maintain a divisional brand strategy for all divisional communications and events, promoting awareness across communication platforms. This role will work closely with the Office of Strategic Communication on the VCFA\'s initiatives and projects. The Communications Director will lead and coordinate messaging to ensure visibility of VCFA priorities across campus. The VCFA Communications Director will be a key stakeholder to track and report out on progress to stakeholders on their Key Performance Indicators towards the VCFA\'s Strategic Plan, including sharing success programs and spotlights. They will be relied upon to be part of the team that periodically updates the VCFA Strategic Plan and initiatives that support the plan. Responsibilities: Directs communications strategic planning, and execution. Provides approval and guidance for communications including staffing and budgetary planning in support of communication... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/949583070D304CEA