Executive Communications Specialist

Executive Communications Specialist
Posting Number: req26393
Department: RII Research Communications
Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Job Overview
The Office of Research & Partnerships (ORP) Marketing and Communications Team at the University of Arizona is seeking an Executive Communications Specialist. The role fosters effective communication between senior leaders and diverse audiences—including industry and government partners, donors, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members—to advance the university’s strategic vision. The specialist develops and delivers integrated communication strategies and products that support senior leadership and institutional research priorities. This position provides strategic communications counsel focused on executive communications, thought leadership, high‑visibility messaging, and media relations, operating independently to influence key stakeholders and manage sensitive, high‑impact communications across internal and external audiences.

Visa Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Write, evaluate, review, and edit high‑quality executive‑level communications including speeches, talking points, presentations, briefing materials, correspondence, and leadership messages.

Ensure consistency, clarity and alignment of executive messaging with institutional brand, values and strategic goals.

Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on messaging strategy, tone, timing and audience considerations.

Prepare leaders and subject‑matter experts for media engagements through briefing documents and message development.

Plan, develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies for thought leadership and media relations to enhance the visibility and public profile of executives, leadership priorities and research initiatives.

Collaborate with marketing professionals, creative staff, digital specialists, and campus partners to align content with institutional brand standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of communication best practices, techniques and standards.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to exercise discretion when interacting with executives and senior leaders.

High degree of innovation, creativity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience; minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Life insurance and disability programs.

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

University of Arizona/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.

Retirement plans.

Access to university recreation and cultural activities.

Additional Information
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Contact: Lisa Black | Lisa33@arizona.edu

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