Associate Director of Communications

Five or more years of professional experience in journalism, public relations, science communications, and/or related roles, including at least two years leading collaborative/cross-functional projects or programs.

Use standard office equipment and troubleshoot IT equipment in a remote/hybrid environment.

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$95,000.00 - $110,000.00

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The Associate Director of Communications provides comprehensive communications support to the Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Chicago, playing a key role in advancing the office’s research mission and amplifying the University’s eminence in research and innovation.

Working closely with colleagues across the Office of the VP for Research and its entities, and in partnership with University Communications, this position supports the development and leads implementation of communications strategies, creates and manages content and channels, and ensures integrated, consistent messaging across internal and external stakeholders.

This role also supports executive communications for the VP for Research and collaborates with corporate and institutional partners to advance shared communications goals.

Support the development and implementation of communications strategies and tactics to enhance the visibility and impact of UChicago’s research strategy, corporate engagement and partnerships, entrepreneurship and innovation, and research support functions.

Create and manage channels for the Office of the VP for Research and its entities, including websites, social media, and print materials.

Develop executive communications in support of the VP for Research, including talking points, presentation materials, announcements, and internal messages.

The University of Chicago’s Office of the Vice President for Research leads research strategy, corporate engagement, entrepreneurship and innovation, and research support. The office collaborates with UChicago leaders, faculty, units, and external partners to identify and foster ambitious opportunities to expand the reach of research and innovation; drive collaborations, funding, and other activities to support research and scholarship; and advance collective research activities across the University.