Strategic Communications Operations Lead

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Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Highlands College seeks an experienced Strategic Communications Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, translate strategic direction into actionable team activity, and maintain an efficient operating rhythm across the department. The role partners with the Executive Director to align priorities with execution and cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in communications or project management, strong

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, marketing, business, or related field.
  • 5–7 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or project management.
  • Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of cross-functional communications environments and workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day strategic operations and ensure priorities translate into action.
  • Activate executive direction into team assignments and timelines.
  • Set operating rhythm with meetings, owners, deadlines, and follow-ups.
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution with internal departments and vendors.
  • Improve operations and document repeatable processes.

Skills

Strategic translation
Project coordination
Operational leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/marketing/business/organizational leadership

Tools

Monday.com
Microsoft 365

Job description

Highlands College seeks an experienced Strategic Communications Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, translate strategic direction into actionable team activity, and maintain an efficient operating rhythm across the department. The role partners with the Executive Director to align priorities with execution and cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in communications or project management, strong

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