Director of Communications — Hybrid, Strategic Messaging Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Director of Communications to lead strategic communications for the Heersink School of Medicine and Health Services Foundation. This senior role aligns messaging with institutional priorities, maintains brand integrity, and guides reputation management.

You will oversee a team of communications professionals, develop shared services, and ensure high-quality content across web, email, social, video and print while working closely with executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ten years of related experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred; work experience may not substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of high-quality multi-channel content with consistent messaging.
• Leads content strategy for web, email, social, video, newsletters and print.
• Defines performance metrics and uses data to drive strategy.
• Directs large-scale communications initiatives with budget oversight.
• Advises senior leadership and collaborates with partners to align messaging.
• Provides vision for communications within the school and program areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Director of Communications to lead strategic communications for the Heersink School of Medicine and Health Services Foundation. This senior role aligns messaging with institutional priorities, maintains brand integrity, and guides reputation management.

You will oversee a team of communications professionals, develop shared services, and ensure high-quality content across web, email, social, video and print while working closely with executive