Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Research Administration Collaborative (RAC) seeks a Communications and Engagement Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and change-management initiatives. The role reports to the Executive Director and partners with RAC leadership to drive service adoption and transparent engagement across initiatives.

Responsibilities include creating clear content, advising leaders on messaging and risks, coordinating across channels,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Three years experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, change-management, and service-adoption initiatives.
• Translate complex research administration, technology, policy, and service-delivery information into clear, audience-specific communications.
• Advise RAC leadership on communication strategy, messaging, timing, sequencing, and risks.
• Coordinate across initiatives, evaluate effectiveness, and refine strategies based on feedback and outcomes.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, listening sessions, and other engagement activities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Job description

The University of Washington's Research Administration Collaborative (RAC) seeks a Communications and Engagement Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and change-management initiatives. The role reports to the Executive Director and partners with RAC leadership to drive service adoption and transparent engagement across initiatives.

Responsibilities include creating clear content, advising leaders on messaging and risks, coordinating across channels,