Senior Director, Executive Engagement & Strategy

American University; Washington; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

American University’s WAMU division seeks a Senior Director of Executive Engagement to partner with the General Manager and senior leadership. The role leads executive communications, stakeholder engagement, governance support, and staff management to strengthen the GM’s effectiveness and external presence in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

The position oversees executive messaging, donor communications coordination, and high-profile institutional engagements, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Exceptional writing, presentation and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive messaging strategies to support the GM’s priorities.
• Lead drafting of speeches, op-eds, and briefing materials.
• Collaborate to ensure coordinated executive messaging across internal and external audiences.
• Manage the GM’s Senior Executive Assistant and supervise staff.

Skills

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

Governance support

Team leadership

Strategic advising

Writing & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

American University’s WAMU division seeks a Senior Director of Executive Engagement to partner with the General Manager and senior leadership. The role leads executive communications, stakeholder engagement, governance support, and staff management to strengthen the GM’s effectiveness and external presence in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

The position oversees executive messaging, donor communications coordination, and high-profile institutional engagements, while ensuring