We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager, Finance and Administration who is a senior-level team member who handles all aspects of internal and external communications and marketing, for the Finance and Administration Organization. As a member of the Finance and Administration Senior Leadership Team, the role of the Communications Manager is to set the tone for messaging and create a platform for the EVP to share information, direction, and outreach with the Finance & Administration Organization. They will oversee both external and internal messaging and partner with university and divisional communicators in developing strategic communication plans.

This position is a dotted line report with University Communications & Marketing.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the EVP's communication efforts, from press releases and news stories for the JHU community to speeches and talking points for events and board meetings.
• Manage messaging that is internal and external to Finance and Administration and community messaging to ensure it aligns with the institution's outreach strategies, brand guidelines and established values, mission, and vision.
• Serve as the key communicator for the EVP.
• Create a communications strategy for the organization.
• Draft or oversee the drafting of high-level correspondence on behalf of the EVP.

Key Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive communications plans that share objectives, timelines, key messages, and guidance for intended audiences.
• Review and sometimes write talking points, FAQs, newsletters, brochures, press releases and other content for internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Oversee F&A's website and social media to ensure they align with the institutions established brand and communication guidelines.
• Ensure that all functions within Business & Finance follow the brand guidelines and ensure all team members follow proper messaging techniques before publishing materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement public events, including panel discussions, town halls, and forums.
• Represent the organization at conferences and other public events.
• Partner with central office of communications and divisional leaders to develop crisis communications plans and procedures and assist in managing reputational issues and executing rapid response.
• A team player with the ability to produce high-level content.
• Written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and confidentiality.
• Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message.
• The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and create web and mobile content.
• Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.
  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Five years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Experience in higher education is preferred but not required.

Classified Title: Communications & Marketing Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Communications and Marketing Manager, Finance and Administration   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: Min $72,600 - Max $127,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​EVP for Finance and Admin Off of  
Personnel area: University Administration 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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