Division Leadership Advisory and Communication Associate Vice President

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

Pay Range

$85.00 - $136.00

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative communication strategies and activation activities aligned with business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities for the division – aligned to enterprise. 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, including the division President, guiding internal messaging during change, crisis, and key initiatives. 

• Lead the creation and execution of people and change communication plans to support leadership activation and initiative awareness. 

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

• Partner with People Operations and Optimization on the development and distribution of multimedia content across internal channels (e.g., intranet, email, town halls, video, print). 

• Partner with People Activation Events on the development of division activation events including leadership events, town halls and more.  

• Drive storytelling to connect strategies, initiatives, and campaigns across the division. 

• Ensure message consistency and alignment across divisions, areas, and departments, and are aligned with enterprise messages. 

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

• Lead, mentor, and develop one or more communication advisors. 

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

• Represent division perspectives at the communication advisory councils and feedback mechanisms to elevate issues and pulse-check effectiveness. 

• Monitor and measure efforts based on best-practice measurements and continue to enhance capabilities to proactively improve communication and engagement. 

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 7 years of experience in strategic communications, with a focus on internal communications and change management 

• 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