The Senior Lead, Strategic Communications and Issues Management is responsible for proactively leading the university's crisis communications, providing management and mitigation strategies that advance and protect the university's interests and reputation. As a senior public information officer and spokesperson, the incumbent is responsible for creating, developing, reviewing, and approving statements, responses, and communications that articulate the university's official positions on a variety of complex topics. The incumbent pursues tactics and strategies that promote a positive institutional image, increase favorable visibility and exposure, reinforce brand narratives, and increase helpful engagement with target audiences. The incumbent serves as a senior advisor, couns