Director, Leadership Advisory Communication and Activation - Academics

Department:

10600 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Administration: Human Resources

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time remote

Pay Range

$73.90 - $118.25

Major Responsibilities:

Advisory Communication & Activation

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide communication plans aligned with business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities. 

• Serve as an advisor to leadership on a range of internal communication needs, guiding internal messaging to drive internal leadership visibility and effective communication. 

• Translate complex business strategies into clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse internal audiences. 

Communications Execution

• Partner with various key stakeholders on the people communication and activation team, and within other teams across the enterprise such as Marketing, Brand, and External Communications to ensure collaboration and teamwork across all communication efforts. 

• Drive internal enterprise storytelling to connect strategies, initiatives, and campaigns across the organization. 

• Ensure message consistency and alignment across enterprise, divisions, areas, and departments. 

• Foster two-way communication by enabling feedback loops and facilitating dialogue between teammates and leadership. 

Team Leadership & Development

• Foster two-way communication by enabling feedback loops and facilitating dialogue between teammates and leadership. 

• Support communication advisory councils and feedback mechanisms to elevate issues and pulse-check effectiveness. 

• Help manage and develop communication advisory professionals. 

• Coach team members to serve as effective communication advisors to senior leaders. 

• Promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

N/A 

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field  

Experience Required:

• Typically requires at least 10 years of experience in strategic communications, with a focus on internal communications and change management,  and at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication and change management strategies within a complex, large organization. 

• Experience advising senior executives and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, Legal, and other departments. 

• Familiarity with healthcare and front-line workplaces preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong consultative skills and leadership  

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to competing