Executive Director, Leadership Communications in the Office of the President at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) | Houston, TX

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Executive Director, Leadership Communications in the Office of the President

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Lead executive leadership communications for UTHealth Houston, shaping messaging, events, and digital storytelling to elevate the university's mission.

Own development and execution of executive communications for the president and senior leaders.
Must-have: 7 years of progressive executive or strategic communications experience.
Standout: Proven ability to advise senior leaders and manage high-profile, sensitive information.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of executive communications strategies that highlight UTHealth Houston’s leadership, strategic vision, and institutional impact.
Drafts and oversees speeches, remarks, internal messages, op-eds, presentations, talking points, social media posts, and other high-profile materials for the president and senior leaders.
Translates complex academic, clinical, and research topics into clear, engaging content tailored to specific audiences.
Provides senior-level counsel on tone, message development, and delivery for leadership communications.
Provides strategic communications leadership for executive-level events, including institutional events, community engagements, and special initiatives.
Develops event messaging, remarks, and materials that align with institutional priorities and reinforce leadership visibility.
Partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality event execution, seamless logistics, and consistent branding.
Anticipates communication opportunities tied to events and proactively identifies ways to extend their reach through media, digital, and social channels.
Provides strategic direction for digital storytelling and online visibility efforts that amplify institutional and leadership initiatives.
Oversees content planning and coordination for leadership-related channels, ensuring a consistent voice and alignment with the university’s brand.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field required.
Master's Degree preferred.
7 years of progressive experience in executive or strategic communications required
2 years of prior leadership experience, whether that be managing employees or functioning as a team or departmental lead required
Prior experience working with healthcare, academic medicine, or university environments preferred
Experience with companies, institutions, or organizations that use a shared services model in communications preferred
Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership initiatives for senior administrators, public officials, or organizational leaders preferred
Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and supporting executive-level communications.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to adapt tone and style for senior leadership.
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and high-profile information
Proficiency with analytics and content management tools for digital communications.

Preferred

Healthcare/academic medicine/university environments experience preferred

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