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Adtalem Global Education

Senior Manager Communications

Adtalem Global Education, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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This position is responsible for providing strategic communications counsel for institutional communications to enhance consistency strategic approach and alignment of messaging for Walden University an Adtalem Global Education institution in support of our strategic growth objectives. Provides strategic communications counsel for institution communications and cascades goldtier communications information to ensure consistency of messaging and equip institutions with Adtalem highlights for needtoknow colleagues. Additionally this person will foster engagement and build affinity among key stakeholders while capturing and conveying the unique student experience the brand identity and our organizations commitment to diversity inclusivity and educational justice.As a member of the Global Communications and Corporate Affairs team supporting Walden University this position will ensure the quality of communications with stakeholders through storytelling opportunities that enhance the Walden brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages and provides input into a comprehensive communications strategy to reinforce image and reputation with students colleagues and alumni. Provides communications counsel and oversight of institution employee and student communications to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with defined business objectives. Develops and deploys all colleague and student communications plans and messaging. Supports highprofile highsensitivity communications for institutional senior leadership as needed. Maintains quality standards for all publications and communications. Identify and develop opportunities for content generation Conducts ongoing and annual assessments of communications effectiveness at the institution level as it relates to brand reputation awareness and achieving communications goals.

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in journalism communications public relations or related field Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate communications public relations strategic planning branding or related field Demonstrated experience leading and developing inhouse internal communications PR agency experience in addition a plus Experience working with various levels of management Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and constituencies Strategic thinker with experience formulating multifaceted communications plans recommending optimal channel usage timing and cadence of communications and gaining buyin from functional area leads and project stakeholders. Mastery of communications in an educational environment (or similar) and using communication to influence change within an organization Expertise in managing multiple initiatives simultaneously; ability to collaborate with a variety of colleagues across Adtalem and its institutions. Must possess exceptional business writing editing training communication organizational and presentation skills.

Additional Information : In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $80336.75 and $140851.54. Actual pay will be adjusted based on jobrelated factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health dental vision life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program

6% employer match Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays

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You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity

Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Fulltime