Associate Director of Internal and Executive Communications

Overview

Job Title: Associate Director of Internal and Executive Communications
Location: Georgia Gwinnett College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 301067
About Us

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. We believe our students\' success is our success and are committed to supporting them throughout their academic journey. We value the well-being and professional growth of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support faculty and staff, including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives.
Located in Gwinnett County, GGC offers a 260-acre campus near downtown Atlanta with access to local amenities and a vibrant community that supports personal and professional growth.
Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that shapes the lives and achievements of our students.
Job Summary

The Associate Director of Internal and Executive Communications provides senior-level strategic leadership for internal and executive communications that advance Georgia Gwinnett College\'s priorities and employee engagement. This position serves as a key communications leader and trusted advisor to executive and senior leadership, responsible for setting strategy, directing high-visibility communications initiatives and ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across platforms. The Associate Director aligns internal and executive communications programs with the college\'s mission, values and strategic goals while leading internal communications decision-making and planning.
Responsibilities

Leads the strategic development, execution and continuous improvement of an integrated internal and executive communications program aligned with the college\'s strategic plan, institutional objectives and evolving campus needs.
Serves as a senior advisor to executive and cabinet-level leadership on internal and executive communications, providing counsel on messaging strategy, audience segmentation, tone, timing and delivery channels.
Directs and produces high-level executive communications, including presidential and senior leader speeches, scripts, presentations, talking points and written messages, ensuring clarity, alignment with institutional priorities and consistent voice.
Oversees research, analysis and message development to inform executive communications, change management initiatives, institutional narratives and leadership positioning.
Establishes and manages communications priorities, timelines and workflows for high-visibility and time-sensitive initiatives, ensuring effective coordination with leadership and key stakeholders.
Provides strategic oversight of internal communications channels, including campus-wide newsletters, staff intranet content, executive updates and leadership communications, ensuring effectiveness, accessibility and brand alignment.
Champions quality, consistency and accuracy across all internal communications deliverables, setting standards and ensuring adherence to institutional brand and messaging guidelines; Monitors trends and best practices in higher education communications, advising leadership on innovations and opportunities to strengthen internal and executive messaging.
Leads internal communications strategy and execution for major institutional initiatives, accreditation and assessment activities, strategic campaigns and marquee events.
Partners with Communications staff, IT, Human Resources and campus leaders to assess, implement and optimize platforms, tools and processes that improve internal communications reach, effectiveness and engagement.
Required Qualifications

4 Year / Bachelor\'s Degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications or a related field
6+ years of relevant experience
2 - 3 years of supervisory experience (people or program)
Preferred Qualifications

Graduate Degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications or a related field
Two years of experience developing sites and content within SharePoint for business purposes
Experience developing and launching internal communications and intranet solutions
Experience with executive communications
Experience with user management and permissions
Salary

63,500 - 74,000
Salary offer will be dependent on candidate\'s experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to analyze and solve problems regarding information architecture and hierarchy
Skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
Knowledge and understanding of Section 508 Compliance
Knowledge of AP Style and the ability to review and write using it
Knowledge of, and skill in the use of, various programming languages
Knowledge and understanding, at a moderate level, of Google Analytics
USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. See online at the USG policy manual: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Offers are contingent upon a background investigation, including a criminal background check, to determine eligibility for employment. Eligibility may include credential verification, employment history, and other checks as required. A pre-employment drug test may be required. Offers are subject to applicable federal and state laws and the policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).
Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by law.
Background Check

Position of Trust + Education
Other Information

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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