Job Title Exec Dir Health Comms/UKHC
Requisition Number RE50605
Working Title Executive Director for Healthcare Communications
Department Name H4022:Health System Administration
Work Location 2333 Alumni Park Plaza, Lexington KY
Grade Level 18
Salary Range $156,062-294,861/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MA
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Required Related Experience
10 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 25 lbs, occasional travel
Shift
Mon-Friday 8am-5pm with occasional weekends per business needs.
Job Summary
The Executive Director for HealthCare Communications/UKHC serves as the senior strategist and advisor for all UK HealthCare communications efforts, including the communication of a $1.6 billion facility plan, strategic initiatives, and executive messaging. This role develops and leads comprehensive communication strategies that promote UK HealthCare’s mission, vision, and reputation across internal and external audiences. The Executive Director partners closely with UK Public Relations, Executive Communications, Human Resources, and health-related colleges to ensure alignment and consistency across platforms. Responsibilities include executive communication support, brand and message development, crisis communications, and multi-channel content strategy. The role also oversees a high-performing communications team and manages an annual communications budget. Success in this position requires leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed academic medical environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in all Microsoft programs as well as most CMS platforms; experience in publication, video, events, programming, and most forms of communication a must; have the ability to lead others, taking into account divergent demands while managing scope and timelines; demonstrates strong analytical and qualitative research experience; be well organized; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); strong ability to engage and motivate others; active listening skills; enjoy working independently as well as in a group; and a thorough understanding of resource and employee management.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Degree in marketing/communications; must have strong experience working with c-level executives
Deadline to Apply 06/19/2025
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