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Harvard Graduate School of Education · 22 hours ago

Executive Communications Lead

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Harvard Graduate School of Education is a diverse community dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes. The Executive Communications Lead is responsible for managing institutional communications, including speechwriting and community messages, in partnership with senior leadership to support HGSE’s mission.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Generate speeches and talking points for signature HGSE events (Welcome Day, Commencement, Convocation, etc.) as well as high-priority meetings (donor discussions, external engagements, etc.); includes meeting with the Dean about her communication objectives and conducting relevant research as needed

Partner with the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer to craft and revise decanal communications strategy

Craft and revise key institutional written communications such as quarterly community updates, announcements, incident response messages, and key donor emails

Prepare and refine high-priority presentation materials—PPTs, memos, etc.—to ensure alignment with institutional vision, mission, and strategic goals

Manage communication requests for University-level constituents (e.g., status or project briefings to the President or Provost, talking points for HGSE events, examples of HGSE public service, etc.)

Partner with the Dean and the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer to identify external thought-leadership opportunities as well as internal community speakers

Participate in meetings and events as needed for communication drafting and delivery

Support and contribute to the overall HGSE communications and engagement strategy as needed (researching and/or generating content for the HGSE website and other publications)

Maintain a comprehensive overview of decanal and institutional communications in their portfolio to ensure shared transparency and timely planning, drafting, review, and delivery

Qualification

Higher education experienceWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsDiscretionProfessional interactionTeam collaborationTime managementFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in carrying out responsibilities

Experience in a higher education setting, including work with senior academic leaders

Flexible and responsive to shifting deadlines

Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of internal and external constituents

Strong organizational skills, including time management

Highly collaborative; must work well independently and as part of a team

Ability to work with and maintain confidential matters with discretion

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a range of courses with co curricular experiences with mentorship of faculty. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1920

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees