Director-Communications (South Region)

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a strategic Director of Communications for the South Region to lead a high-impact portfolio, shape messaging for internal and external audiences, and partner with regional executives to advance enterprise priorities.

The ideal candidate will build and mentor a high-performing team, translate complex business priorities into clear communications, and serve as a trusted advisor during sensitive or high-profile situations across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Requires 8 plus years of relevant experience and 4 years of people leader experience.
• Requires experience managing multiple complex and often confidential projects involving multiple customers, interests and goals.
• Requires experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Requires experience with prior budget management authority and financial management.
• Knowledge of relevant state and national regulatory agency guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the South Region communications portfolio and serve as a trusted advisor to regional executives and enterprise stakeholders.
• Develop integrated communications strategies that advance organizational priorities and engage diverse audiences.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team to ensure excellence in execution across channels and functions.
• Provide strategic counsel on complex stakeholder issues, balancing business needs with mission and values.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Director - Communications (South Region)

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do . Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health's leadership team in the role of Director of Communications (South Region).

The Director of Communications (South Region) serves as the communications leader for the South Region and leads an enterprise communications portfolio at IU Health, shaping how internal and external audiences understand, experience and engage with the organization. A member of the Communications Executive Leadership Team, this leader serves as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner to regional executives and enterprise stakeholders. Leading a high-performing team, the director guides integrated communications approaches that advance organizational priorities, align with our values, inspire action and support business objectives. The director provides strategic counsel to leaders across the region and enterprise, anticipating communications needs, navigating complex and evolving issues and communicating with clarity, credibility and purpose, including during high-profile or sensitive situations.

At the enterprise level, the director leads and contributes to high-impact communications work that requires extensive stakeholder coordination and strong business acumen. This leader advances best practices and promotes consistency across regions and functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and supporting initiatives across a complex healthcare system.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative and business-minded communications leader who understands the critical role communications plays in developing solutions that advance organizational priorities, performance and culture in support of its mission.

They are highly adaptable, with strong executive presence, sound judgment and a proven ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, thoughtful communications strategies that inspire understanding and engagement. This leader works effectively across functions and with diverse stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships with leaders and team members and strong engagement within the communities IU Health serves.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape communications that advance the South Region's priorities and impact while influencing key initiatives across the enterprise. Through close partnership with leaders across Communications, the region and the broader organization, this individual will help ensure communications are delivered thoughtfully and with purpose, building understanding among key audiences. The director will contribute to the continued evolution of the communications function, fostering a positive team member experience and advancing practices that support leaders, engage team members and reinforce IU Health's connection to the communities at the heart of its mission.

Key Relationships

Reports to : Vice President - Chief Communications Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Requires 8 plus years of relevant experience and 4 years of people leader experience.
• Requires experience managing multiple complex and often confidential projects involving multiple customers, interests and goals.
• Requires experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Requires experience with prior budget management authority and financial management.
• Knowledge of relevant state and national regulatory agency guidelines preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators in close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed