Assistant Director of Internal Communications

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits package

Job summary

The Division of Marketing and Communications at the University of Missouri-Columbia seeks an Assistant Director of Internal Communications to support integrated strategies that engage faculty, staff and leadership across Mizzou and the UM System.

You will lead a team, counsel partners, manage HR and Finance messaging, coordinate with the Director, develop editorial calendars, and measure campaign effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred degree in communication, journalism, English or creative writing.
• Experience with internal, employee or organizational communication.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead team to develop and distribute internal communications for diverse audiences.
• Support HR and Finance messaging and organizational initiatives.
• Counsel subject area leaders and align short-term plans with editorial calendar.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to improve strategy and delivery.

Skills

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Degree in communication/journalism/English/creative writing

Tools

CMS knowledge

Job description

Hiring Department

Executive Comm & Marketing.

Job Description

The Division of Marketing and Communications seeks an Assistant Director of Internal Communications to support the development, implementation and assessment of integrated communication and marketing strategies that advance university priorities and engage employee audiences.
The Assistant Director of Internal Communications plays a critical role in advancing the university's teaching, research and engagement mission by ensuring timely, accurate and strategic communications with faculty, staff and university leadership. This position directly supports Human Resources and Finance initiatives, including employee communications related to benefits, compensation, policy changes, compliance requirements, talent recruitment and retention, organizational transformation and financial stewardship. Effective communication in these areas is essential to maintaining an informed, engaged and productive workforce.
Working closely with the Director of Internal Communications, this position supports communications planning and messaging primarily on behalf of the university's administrative and operational functions, including Human Resources and Finance, serving audiences at both Mizzou and across the University of Missouri System.
From full-scale website refreshes to communications supporting critical employee processes and deadlines, this collaborative leader helps drive the internal communications team's success by providing strategic communications counsel and support to internal partners while ensuring effective engagement with target audiences.

Leads team of staff to develop and distribute communications to diverse internal audience(s), including faculty, staff and student workers at Mizzou and across the University of Missouri System.
Guides communication efforts primarily on behalf of the university's critical infrastructure, including the Offices of Human Resources and Finance
Collaborates closely with Director of Internal Communications to generate and circulate editorial calendar in support of key initiatives and organizational goals.
Counsels subject area leaders/content experts and recommends appropriate communication strategies to align short-term communications planning with editorial calendar and strategic goals.
Develops, implements and maintains processes and practices that enable, train and encourage team members (and internal partners, as appropriate) to provide effective strategy, creative and delivery.

Compose and edit internal and executive communications for production via multiple delivery channels. Includes review and approval of work completed by team members.
Coordinate with, and provide oversight to, team staff to prioritize and execute communication plans, create deliverables and publish messages.
Assist in tracking and monitoring communications results, developing programs for continuous improvement of process and campaign efficacy.
Act as champion for team, communications function and university, ensuring consistency across communication messages and experiences in keeping with brand and university values.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in communication, journalism, English, creative writing or other, similar programs demonstrating skill with the written word.
Previous experience with internal, employee and/or organizational communication.
Knowledge or familiarity with web management/content management systems (CMS) a plus.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 per year

Grade: GGS 011

University Title: Senior Strategic Communications Consultant.

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter; writing examples upon request.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.