Director - Strategic Communication & Initiatives (Hybrid)

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy and tactics to support Georgia Tech-Europe's strategy, as an international off-campus instructional site of Georgia Institute of Technology, while acting as an advisor Georgia Tech Europes executive leadership. This is a role supporting and leading an aspect of Georgia Tech's global engagement. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: executive leadership of the Georgia Tech-Europe units, staff, unit and Institute management, Georgia Tech-Europe alumni, and external stakeholders. This position typically will advise and counsel: executive leadership of Georgia Tech-Europe, staff, unit and Institute management, and external stakeholders. This position will supervise: Georgia Tech-Europe's Communications Program Manager, Education Outreach Manager, and other assigned staff.

Job Duty 1 -
Formulate, articulate, and execute a strategic marketing and communications vision for Georgia Tech-Europe that internally and externally promotes specific services, facilities, and expertise offered in designated campus units.

Job Duty 2 -
Provide thought partnership to executive leadership on initiatives.

Job Duty 3 -
Supervise a team of Georgia Tech-Europes communication professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high-quality outputs and professional development.

Job Duty 4 -
Manage the Georgia Tech-Europes communications budget, working in collaboration with team leadership, ensuring efficient use of resources while achieving strategic goals.

Job Duty 5 -
Oversee the Georgia Tech-Europe website and social media platforms, ensuring timely updates and relevant content.

Job Duty 6 -
Understand, engage in, and assess GTEs departmental operations and related strategic goals to further integrate communications initiatives

Job Duty 7 -
Develop a comprehensive, cohesive communication plan for Georgia Tech-Europes strategic goals and critical initiatives: lead unit level multi-media marketing and communications efforts that target internal and external audiences, support business goals, and enhance Georgia Tech-Europes and the Institute's reputation.

Job Duty 8 -
Serve as the liaison between Institute Communications, and Georgia Tech-Europe leadership. Provide direct marketing and communications support and counsel for Georgia Tech-Europe and programs.

Job Duty 9 -
Organize events to create a cohesive, engaged communications and education outreach team and create alignment and engagement throughout campus with the communications and education outreach team.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Five to seven years job related experience

A master's degree and leadership experience are preferred for this leadership role.

SKILLS
Ability to cultivate strong, positive relationships, work effectively in a collaborative team environment and superior speaking, writing and editing skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

Additional Duties

Alumni Engagement and Strategic Outreach:
Design and implement alumni engagement initiatives to strengthen connections with Georgia Tech-Europe, Georgia Tech, and the broader university community.
Develop targeted communication strategies, including newsletters, digital campaigns, and personalized outreach.
Highlight alumni achievements, campus updates, and opportunities for involvement.

Strategic Communications Leadership:
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of Georgia Tech-Europe.
Engage diverse audiences, including prospective and current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with Georgia Tech-Europe leadership in Atlanta and the GTE President in Metz, France.
Shape the communications landscape of Georgia Techs European instructional site, fostering global connections.

Team Leadership and Development:
Lead performance coaching and supervision of GTE-Atlanta communications and outreach team members.
Organize training for GTE communications and outreach team members.
Support communications planning for other GTE units by providing expertise in communications, marketing, and outreach.
Mentor non-communications and outreach team members as needed.

Global Collaboration and Outreach:
May travel to Georgia Tech-Europe in France for site visits and collaborative planning.
Work in an international and multicultural environment to strengthen Georgia Techs global impact.
Facilitate cross-cultural communication strategies to engage international audiences.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies and alumni engagement programs.
Proficiency in digital communication tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms.
Experience working in an international or multicultural environment is strongly preferred.
Experience studying, working, or living abroad is highly valued, especially in roles requiring cross-cultural communication.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to adapt to dynamic global contexts.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
Salary Job Grade A11
Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $100,000 - $115,000.