Assistant Director, Presidential Communications

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $81,000.00 - $94,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
5-7 years of work experience in related discipline
Drafting high-impact presidential communications
Managing cross-unit communication projects
This role advances the President's strategic priorities through the planning, development, and execution of high-impact communications and projects

Job Summary

  • This role advances the President's strategic priorities through the planning, development, and execution of high-impact communications and projects.
  • The successful candidate will draft, edit, and prepare messages, invitations, and briefing materials while ensuring alignment with institutional strategy.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs including health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

This role advances the President's strategic priorities through the planning, development, and execution of high-impact communications and projects.

Salary

Base: $81,000.00 - $94,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years of work experience in related discipline
  • Drafting high-impact presidential communications
  • Managing cross-unit communication projects
  • Conducting quantitative analysis and data visualization
  • Maintaining office website content and archives

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting senior executives in complex organizations
  • Familiarity with higher education institutional communications
  • Ability to translate technical content into clear narratives
  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • College or university degree in related field
  • 5-7 years of work experience in related job discipline
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to detail

Work Rights

Not specified

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