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Posted: 30-Mar-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 108381-en_US
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Johns Hopkins University is excited to accept applications for the role of Director of Strategic Communications and Branding. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer (VPDI/CDO), the Director of Strategic Communications will work closely with the VPDI and their team to develop and execute the communications strategy for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The successful candidate will have the ability to operate on both strategic and tactical levels to promote the work of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion; communicate DEI efforts to JHU affiliates and the local community; and identify opportunities for ODI to engage through traditional and social media avenues. This successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to directly and intentionally collaborate with University Communications to ensure consistent and effective internal and external communication efforts. This position requires strong and demonstrated written and conversational communications skills and the ability to influence outcomes. The incumbent will be highly effective at building credibility and relationships at all levels of the institution, externally with the Baltimore community, and with peers across Higher Education. And, the successful candidate will serve as the visionary leader for how to best communicate the successes of the office through storytelling. The successful candidate will be proactive, personable, engaging, and have demonstrated experience writing effectively about the activities and strategic priorities of a major organization.
At Johns Hopkins, we strive to be a model of a pluralistic society in which we acknowledge, embrace, and engage diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences. We seek to build and buttress an inclusive intellectual and physical environment to ensure that all members of our community know with certainty that they belong at Johns Hopkins. To read our university's full diversity statement, please navigate to our Diversity website.
For full consideration, please upload a CV/Resume and Cover Letter incorporating a response to the following prompt:
Share your perspective on the role of communications as it relates to keeping internal and external communities informed of various diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives. Additionally, please share specific media content you believe to have been influential in communicating the success of an organizational DEI initiative.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop an overarching strategy for and development of clear and effective content for JHU affiliates and the local community.
- Work alongside university communications to support diversity, equity, and inclusion related communication decision making and implementation.
- Develop a communications plan for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and its related activities (e.g., Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative; Diversity Leadership Council; Center for Diversity and Inclusion; Fannie Gaston-Johansson Faculty of Excellence Program, Inclusive Excellence Education and Development, etc.) as well as yet to be implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Develop and maintain an internal communications calendar, ensuring that communications activities are coordinated across DEI offices throughout the institution Promote the visibility of ODI success stories, events, programs, products, staff, and students through a variety of approaches (both web and print) for both internal and external audiences.
- Develop and coordinate the installment of regularly scheduled communications to the JHU community on behalf of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion including the development of newsletters, monthly/quarterly/annual progress reports, and other editorial materials as needed.
- Leads the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies for the diversity, equity, and inclusion related topics, institution-wide, ensuring clear messaging.
- Advise the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion in their efforts to foster positive interactions with the community.
- May be asked to drafts speeches, talking points, messages, and other communications materials for the VPDI.
- Guides and supports the VPDI with internal and external communications and media strategy.
- Advertise ODI events (e.g., training, programming, hiring, conferences) through internal and external communication channels.
- Edit, proofread, and produce content for publication on the university's news website.
- Work directly with JHMI diversity offices to coordinate messages.
- Oversee administration, maintenance, and content management of the ODI website, including assurance that content is up-to-date and accurate and that all links work.
- Oversee the future design and development of internal websites to help support diversity, equity, and inclusion across the institution.
- Develop and assist with presentations related to campus diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Stay current on emerging issues and trends in DEI work.
- Serve as an engaging team member by regularly contributing ideas to content planning and brainstorming discussions.
- May be asked to work with University Communications to develop an external media strategy that showcases the work of faculty, students, and the University to a national and global audience.
- Additional duties to be assigned.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing/copyediting skills.
- Must be able to work effectively and independently in an environment to balance competing priorities and to handle multiple assignments on deadline, while ensuring quality of resulting materials/content.
- Superior attention to detail; ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically.
- Ability to pivot writing styles based on the format, message, audience, and purpose.
- Organized, and demonstrated ability to manage long- and short-term complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to translate sometimes complex information into clear, concise messages for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural responsiveness, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups, including students, staff, and administrators. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, motivate others, and manage interpersonal situations.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with school and division partners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
- Experience using content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and email marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp).
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines and simultaneously juggle several assignments.
- Ability to work with web content management systems.
- Knowledge of information dissemination techniques, including alternative ways to inform via written, verbal, and visual media.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment.
- Personal and/or professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and/or social justice work.
- Ability to think critically, strategically, and to address emerging diversity, equity and inclusion trends and issues in higher education.
- Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the attainment of divisional and institutional goals and objectives.
- Record of working effectively to promote an environment of collegiality and diversity.
- Detail oriented and self-initiated, collaborative, team-player open to addressing the myriad needs of key partners and stakeholders.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Hybrid or Remote Work Option is available.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Five years related experience
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in relevant discipline
- Experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
- Writing experience for variety of platforms
- Experience working in a decentralized environment
- Project management experience preferred, but not required
Classified Title: Communications & Marketing Manager
Working Title: Director of Strategic Communications and Branding
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $71,230 (min)-$97,880 (mid)-$124,510 (max) Annually- Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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