Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications
Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, VA, United States
Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications
Agency:
Dept of Ed Central Operations
Location:
Richmond 306
Hiring Range:
Up to $175,000 annually
The Virginia Department of Education is looking for an Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications to serve as the lead architect of the department’s public identity and strategic communications narrative. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role will proactively shape, drive, and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that advances the agency’s mission in partnership with local divisions and other state agencies.
The Assistant Superintendent is a visionary leader who translates complex state agency functions and policy goals into compelling narratives. They will serve as the bridge between the Superintendent’s office, the media, and the Commonwealth’s stakeholders, ensuring that messaging is consistently aligned with long-term strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Design and steward a comprehensive, multi-year communications roadmap that establishes a clear, compelling public narrative for the agency and public education in the Commonwealth.
Design and oversee daily workflow and priorities of communication staff, including creative services, social media, constituent services, website management, newsletter functions, and earned media.
Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Superintendent as well as Chiefs and Deputies, providing high-level counsel on the intersection of public policy, stakeholder sentiment, and agency reputation.
Meet with other VDOE department leaders to ensure their core functions, new initiatives, and changes to policy and practice are clearly communicated within the context of the Agency’s mission.
Collaborate with colleagues in state government and local school divisions to create and execute communications campaigns, initiatives, and announcements.
Manage unexpected reputational risks or urgent media inquiries that require executive-level intervention.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong reputation with press relations and media engagement.
Documented success with performance management and overall team management.
Experience with statewide education communication strategy preferred.
Experience designing and executing stakeholder engagement series.
Ability to design communications expectations for a large scale organization.
Deep expertise in overseeing government relations, school media relations, public media relations, and social media platforms.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Additional Considerations
Comprehensive experience in communications and partner relations, including managing a high-capacity team to meet deadlines with excellent work product.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, juvenile status, veteran status, military sexual trauma, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
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Agency:
Dept of Ed Central Operations
Location:
Richmond 306
Hiring Range:
Up to $175,000 annually
The Virginia Department of Education is looking for an Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications to serve as the lead architect of the department’s public identity and strategic communications narrative. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role will proactively shape, drive, and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that advances the agency’s mission in partnership with local divisions and other state agencies.
The Assistant Superintendent is a visionary leader who translates complex state agency functions and policy goals into compelling narratives. They will serve as the bridge between the Superintendent’s office, the media, and the Commonwealth’s stakeholders, ensuring that messaging is consistently aligned with long-term strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Design and steward a comprehensive, multi-year communications roadmap that establishes a clear, compelling public narrative for the agency and public education in the Commonwealth.
Design and oversee daily workflow and priorities of communication staff, including creative services, social media, constituent services, website management, newsletter functions, and earned media.
Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Superintendent as well as Chiefs and Deputies, providing high-level counsel on the intersection of public policy, stakeholder sentiment, and agency reputation.
Meet with other VDOE department leaders to ensure their core functions, new initiatives, and changes to policy and practice are clearly communicated within the context of the Agency’s mission.
Collaborate with colleagues in state government and local school divisions to create and execute communications campaigns, initiatives, and announcements.
Manage unexpected reputational risks or urgent media inquiries that require executive-level intervention.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong reputation with press relations and media engagement.
Documented success with performance management and overall team management.
Experience with statewide education communication strategy preferred.
Experience designing and executing stakeholder engagement series.
Ability to design communications expectations for a large scale organization.
Deep expertise in overseeing government relations, school media relations, public media relations, and social media platforms.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Additional Considerations
Comprehensive experience in communications and partner relations, including managing a high-capacity team to meet deadlines with excellent work product.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, juvenile status, veteran status, military sexual trauma, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
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