Director of Communications

Duke School of Nursing

 

• School of Nursing Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is among the top-ranked nursing schools. The school is proud of its overarching commitment to educating the next generation of nurse leaders and advancing the role of nurses and nursing in the transformation of health care and in the expansion of health equity. The School of Nursing has an inclusive and diverse community that supports the professional goals of its students, faculty, and staff as they pursue excellence. Comprised of 1,600 faculty, staff, instructors, and students, the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University School of Medicine, and Duke University Health System are a part of Duke Health. The Duke University Health System is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a network of health services. It encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Health Integrated Practices, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance!

 

 

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

 

The Director of Communications at Duke University School of Nursing will help drive strategic communications efforts, collaborating with the Associate Dean of Marking and Communications to implement comprehensive plans that align with the school’s mission. This role involves overseeing high-quality communications across various platforms, mentoring the editorial team, and managing media relations. Additionally, the director will coordinate with the alumni and development team, ensuring alignment with the school’s goals and fostering strong relationships within the university and beyond.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Strategic Leadership and Management

 

• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Marketing and Communications to implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan that aligns with the school’s mission and goals.
• Support the Associate Dean in directing the implementation of the communications strategy, including a framework for building awareness and support for the School’s mission and activities with both internal and external constituents.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality communications tactics and deliverables for various platforms, including web, social media, print, and multimedia.
• Ensure a high level of team customer service, responsiveness, and collaboration with constituents.
• Supervise editorial team members.
• Recommend various personnel actions, including, but not limited to hiring, performance assessment and appraisal, and taking corrective personnel actions. 
• Provide coaching and mentoring for growth and improved performance.
• Serve as a team leader and coach, develop, and motivate peers and ensure professional development opportunities are available to support employee goals and interests.
• Lead and mentor editorial team members, ensuring their work aligns with overall strategies and objectives.
• Represent Associate Dean Marketing and Communications in meetings, as requested
• Lead in the creation of monthly, quarterly, or annual reports

Executive Communications Strategy

 

• Develop a proactive communications strategy to help the team plan and anticipate key leadership communications milestones (e.g., State of the School).
• Create a leadership communications calendar that incorporates ongoing events and Dean’s announcements with the support of the content development manager and internal communications manager.
• Collaborate with the Dean’s Chief of Staff, Dean, and Associate Dean to support communications planning and execution of high-profile Dean-focused announcements, events, meetings, and presentatio