Program Director, Campus Communications

Job Posting Title

Program Director, Campus Communications

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

12-23-2024

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Job Summary

Leads the overall campus communication strategy and communications plan to develop/maintain the image and brand of the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Kapalama Campus.  Provides strategic direction and oversight for internal and external facing Kapalama Campus strategic communications in partnership with other campus leaders to continually improve communications and relationships with key stakeholders. Works in collaboration with the enterprise-wide Communications Group in the coordination of overall KS brand messaging and Kapalama Campus issues that could have enterprise-wide impact.  Advises the Po'o Kula (Head of School) and other senior campus leaders on strategic communications matters.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Develops, manages, and implements the overall communication strategy for KS - Kapalama.
• Develops, manages and delivers all executive thought leader platforms and strategic communications via relevant messaging that promote clarity, confidence and a connection to the campus brand, overall strategy and campus/organizational culture.
• Develops, manages, and implements a complex multi-faceted and adaptable communication campaign for the campus that will build a positive image and brand for the Kapalama Campus, as well as the overall reputation of Kamehameha Schools . 
• Clearly articulates complex issues and formulates recommendations that support our communication strategy and are appropriate for various audiences across all stakeholder groups.
• Serves as a strategic thought partner to the Po'o Kula and other members of the campus leadership team by providing senior level strategic counsel on communications approach, messaging and positioning, and influence of applicable stakeholders as well as the appropriate forum, timing and content to deliver key communications.  Deliverables may include but are not limited to written communication, speeches, columns, and town hall meetings.
• Coaches and develops campus leadership team members in the delivery of strategic messaging to internal and/or external audiences.
• Measures and evaluates the impact of communication efforts, gathers, analyzes and uses stakeholder feedback and other data to drive communications planning.
• Develops effective internal change management communications strategies.
• Advocates for the resources and support needed to continuously build the Kapalama Campus brand and image.  Works in collaboration with the enterprise wide Communications Group to secure resources, both internal and external as necessary to execute the Kapalama Campus communication plan at a high level and to manage those resources effectively.

Media Management

• Collaborates closely with the enterprise Communications Group to drive creative strategies and plans to leverage executives, staff, students, and others to leadership’s story.
• Works with the enterprise Communications Group to ensure each story or inquiry is responded to by the appropriate person within or outside of the organization.
• Manages the campus website and social media platforms to ensure accuracy and relevancy and manages other media relationships within the overall KS policies and procedures.

Integrated Communications

• Works collaboratively on integrated strategies, organization-wide campaigns, externally facing issues, and other strategic communications opportunities, including collaboration around campus specific issues that could potentially impact the overall KS enterprise. 
• Ensure the Kapalama Campus communications campaign aligns with and supports the Kamehameha Schools organizational communication strategy.

Community Partnerships and Relationships

• Engages the community in a variety of collaborations to promote ongoing understanding and support for campus initiatives and goals and ensuring that KS Kapalama is in turn supporting the community; to build pilina and trust among stakeholders critical to the achievement of campus, tri-campus, or enterprise wide goals.
• Cultivates and nurtures community relationships to build, grow and supp