Director Strategic Communications

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for, and supports, critical writing needs for the Dean’s Office and college leadership.  Acts as the primary author of college project proposals and other strategic documents. The Director has oversight of the strategic and integrated communications plan for Central Michigan University's College of Medicine, with campuses in Mount Pleasant and Saginaw, Michigan, its clinical enterprise - CMU Health and CMU Medical Education Partners (CMU Partners) graduate medical education programs. 

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with university-wide efforts, provide oversight of communication, marketing, branding, and promotion activities for the college, CMU Medical Education Partners and CMU Health.
• Directs and supports the critical writing needs for the Dean’s Office and college leadership. Acts as the primary author of college project proposals and other strategic documents.  Oversees implementation of a communications strategic plan to promote the mission of the college.
• Direct and fosters internal and external communications by the college, its leadership, and units through activities including, but not limited to, the development and dissemination of communications from administrators and preparation of remarks, speeches, talking points, preparing special announcements, project proposals, fact sheets and other documents for the Dean and senior leadership.
• In collaboration with other college team members creates project proposals, philanthropic submissions, and other strategic documents. Provides support for and works collaboratively with the college and University Advancement in proposal development and writing.
• Supervises Coordinator of Communication and Web Development in internal and external marketing and communications, including the website, mass correspondence and direct mail efforts, published materials, other resource materials and the management of the College's social media presence.
• Serves as liaison with communications peers at the University, affiliated hospitals, partner communities, and other organizational stakeholders.
• Work closely with University Communications to identify regional, state, and national trade media opportunities to ensure a constant flow of news stories and other strategic communications.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity by working to develop a culture of inclusion and mutual respect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To Apply:  CMU CMED encourages applicants from historically underrepresented populations, veterans, women, and other minority groups to apply. Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu. Keyword College of Medicine. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until filled. Electronically attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references, including phone numbers and email addresses. Questions can be directed to Sarah Whitman, Search Committee Coordinator, whitm1si@cmich.edu, 989-774-7213.

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