Executive Leadership Communications Manager

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t‑

Generous time off (holidays, leave, ~{

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

UTHealth Houston’s Marketing and Communications team seeks a Manager of Leadership Communications to partner with the Dean and senior leaders, translating complex medical topics into clear, impactful messaging for diverse audiences.

The role focuses on strategy, executive communications, and coordinating with McGovern Medical School and UT Physicians, with a hybrid on-campus expectation for collaboration across the university.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in healthcare, clinical, or strategic communications required.
• Experience within academic medicine or large healthcare systems preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serves as primary communications partner to the Dean.
• Develops and implements communication strategies supporting McGovern Medical School, UT Physicians, and institutional goals.
• Ensures consistent communication of the Dean's priorities across McGovern Medical School and clinical operations.
• Advises leaders on messaging, tone, and communication planning.
• Manages sensitive information and supports proactive messaging on clinical and organizational updates.
• Prepares leadership announcements, remarks, scripts, briefing materials, talking points, and communication plans and content for major initiatives.
• Writes and edits communications related to academic programs; faculty, student, and staff initiatives; clinical operations; and institutional updates.
• Translates complex clinical or scientific topics into accessible language for a variety of audiences.
• Develops digital content, newsletters, web updates, and institutional emails.
• Identifies and elevates stories highlighting innovation, research, and community impact.
• Coordinates messaging with colleagues in Marketing and Communications, as well as communications professionals across McGovern Medical School.
• Supports UT Physicians and clinical leadership with practice updates, operational messaging, and aligned communications.
• Plans and executes communication components for academic, clinical, and institutional events.
• Assesses communication performance through metrics and audience feedback, applying insights to strengthen impact, identify new opportunities to engage audiences, and deliver results on schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, healthcare administration, or related field

Descripción del empleo

UTHealth Houston’s Marketing and Communications team seeks a Manager of Leadership Communications to partner with the Dean and senior leaders, translating complex medical topics into clear, impactful messaging for diverse audiences.

The role focuses on strategy, executive communications, and coordinating with McGovern Medical School and UT Physicians, with a hybrid on-campus expectation for collaboration across the university.