UTHealth Houston
Executive Communications Manager in the Office of the President
UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Executive Communications Manager in the Office of the President
Position Summary:
The Executive Communications Manager shapes and delivers strategic communications that elevate the visibility, influence, and impact of UTHealth Houston’s leadership and institutional initiatives. This role blends high‑level writing, messaging strategy, executive event planning, and digital communications expertise to advance the university's mission of excellence in education, research, and clinical care. Working within the Marketing and Communications team, the role ensures alignment with institutional goals and produces compelling, consistent content across multiple channels, strengthening the connection between university leadership and key internal and external audiences.
What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.
We reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.) and additional features.
100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37‑38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world‑renowned institution, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees. We offer work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs, other employee discounts (including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.), resources for child and elder care, and many more.
Position Key Accountabilities
Develop and implement communication strategies that highlight UTHealth Houston’s leadership, strategic vision, and institutional impact.
Draft and edit speeches, remarks, internal messages, op‑ed pieces, presentations, talking points, and other high‑profile materials for senior leaders.
Translate complex academic, clinical, and research topics into clear, engaging content tailored to specific audiences.
Provide counsel on tone, message development, and delivery for leadership communications.
Plan, coordinate, and/or support executive‑level events, including leadership forums, institutional ceremonies, community engagements, and special initiatives.
Develop event messaging, remarks, and materials that align with institutional priorities and reinforce leadership visibility.
Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high‑quality event execution, seamless logistics, and consistent branding.
Anticipate communication opportunities tied to events and proactively identify ways to extend their reach through media, digital, and social channels.
Manage digital storytelling and online visibility efforts that amplify institutional and leadership initiatives.
Oversee content planning and coordination for leadership‑related channels, ensuring a consistent voice and alignment with the university’s brand.
Monitor engagement and trends to refine strategies that strengthen audience reach and impact.
Collaborate across university departments and schools to identify and promote stories of innovation, community impact, and excellence.
Ensure leadership messaging reinforces UTHealth Houston's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Anticipate communication needs and develop proactive messaging around institutional opportunities and challenges.
Partner with colleagues across Marketing and Communications, including Media Relations, Internal Communications, Creative Services, and Digital Strategy, to coordinate messaging and storytelling.
Support special projects, institutional initiatives, and events through strategic communication planning and content development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Demonstrated experience in planning and supporting executive or high‑profile events
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to adapt tone and style for senior leadership
Experience developing multi‑channel content and managing digital communication initiatives
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and high‑profile information
Proven success collaborating across various teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership initiatives for senior administrators, public officials, or organizational leaders
Familiarity with healthcare, academic medicine, or university environments
Proficiency with analytics and content management tools for digital communications
Minimum Education A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required.
Minimum Experience At least 5 years of progressive experience in executive or strategic communications, preferably within higher education, healthcare, or a large, complex organization, is required.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position, as defined by Texas Education Code and related statutes.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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The Executive Communications Manager shapes and delivers strategic communications that elevate the visibility, influence, and impact of UTHealth Houston’s leadership and institutional initiatives. This role blends high‑level writing, messaging strategy, executive event planning, and digital communications expertise to advance the university's mission of excellence in education, research, and clinical care. Working within the Marketing and Communications team, the role ensures alignment with institutional goals and produces compelling, consistent content across multiple channels, strengthening the connection between university leadership and key internal and external audiences.
What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.
We reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.) and additional features.
100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37‑38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world‑renowned institution, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees. We offer work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs, other employee discounts (including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.), resources for child and elder care, and many more.
Position Key Accountabilities
Develop and implement communication strategies that highlight UTHealth Houston’s leadership, strategic vision, and institutional impact.
Draft and edit speeches, remarks, internal messages, op‑ed pieces, presentations, talking points, and other high‑profile materials for senior leaders.
Translate complex academic, clinical, and research topics into clear, engaging content tailored to specific audiences.
Provide counsel on tone, message development, and delivery for leadership communications.
Plan, coordinate, and/or support executive‑level events, including leadership forums, institutional ceremonies, community engagements, and special initiatives.
Develop event messaging, remarks, and materials that align with institutional priorities and reinforce leadership visibility.
Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high‑quality event execution, seamless logistics, and consistent branding.
Anticipate communication opportunities tied to events and proactively identify ways to extend their reach through media, digital, and social channels.
Manage digital storytelling and online visibility efforts that amplify institutional and leadership initiatives.
Oversee content planning and coordination for leadership‑related channels, ensuring a consistent voice and alignment with the university’s brand.
Monitor engagement and trends to refine strategies that strengthen audience reach and impact.
Collaborate across university departments and schools to identify and promote stories of innovation, community impact, and excellence.
Ensure leadership messaging reinforces UTHealth Houston's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Anticipate communication needs and develop proactive messaging around institutional opportunities and challenges.
Partner with colleagues across Marketing and Communications, including Media Relations, Internal Communications, Creative Services, and Digital Strategy, to coordinate messaging and storytelling.
Support special projects, institutional initiatives, and events through strategic communication planning and content development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Demonstrated experience in planning and supporting executive or high‑profile events
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to adapt tone and style for senior leadership
Experience developing multi‑channel content and managing digital communication initiatives
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and high‑profile information
Proven success collaborating across various teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership initiatives for senior administrators, public officials, or organizational leaders
Familiarity with healthcare, academic medicine, or university environments
Proficiency with analytics and content management tools for digital communications
Minimum Education A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required.
Minimum Experience At least 5 years of progressive experience in executive or strategic communications, preferably within higher education, healthcare, or a large, complex organization, is required.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position, as defined by Texas Education Code and related statutes.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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