The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Director of University Communications

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$110K/yr – $120K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own internal communications and executive messaging for brand alignment, lead cross‑functional planning with Marketing and campus leaders, and standardize editorial processes to educate faculty and staff.

  • Lead internal communications: calendar, channels, and leadership messages to inform and engage
  • Coordinate with Marketing to ensure consistent brand voice and audience-driven messaging
  • Build the team with clear priorities, workflows, and performance expectations

Job Description

  • Develop and implement communications strategies that support institutional priorities and strengthen the university’s reputation
  • Translate institutional initiatives into coordinated communications plans, messaging frameworks, and timelines
  • Partner closely with Marketing to align communications strategies with institutional brand campaigns, marketing initiatives, and audience engagement priorities
  • Advise leadership and campus partners on communications strategy, messaging, and positioning
  • Lead and support the development and execution of internal communications calendar and strategies to ensure faculty and staff are informed, aligned, and engaged
  • Oversee and support institutional internal communications channels, including leadership messages, staff announcements, internal newsletters, and organizational updates
  • Build on standards, processes, and timelines for internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and effectiveness
  • Ensure internal communications reinforce institutional priorities, mission, and culture
  • Oversee and refine editorial content, including institutional announcements, feature stories, and leadership communications
  • Ensure content aligns with institutional voice, brand standards, and messaging priorities in coordination with Marketing and brand guidelines
  • generous paid time-off
  • medical and dental insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement plan with employer contribution
  • multiple flexible spending accounts
  • tuition reimbursement