The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Director for Provost's Communications who will support the Provost in directing and managing communications related to the short- and long-term priorities, initiatives, and activities of the Office of the Provost. The Director is responsible for the preparation, review, and finalization of internal and external communications, messaging, and briefings aimed at a variety of audiences, and for coordinating with the Office of Marketing Communications and other divisions of the University as appropriate. The Director will also prepare remarks, speeches, and other messages to convey and position the issues, initiatives, and stories shared by the Provost in the most strategic, meaningful, and engaging ways. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Provost, the Director serves an important and highly public role in the Office of the Provost. The successful candidate will be able to partner effectively with University leadership, prioritize multiple tasks, take a proactive approach to work assignments, and take initiative in anticipation of future plans and needs of the Office. This position requires excellent writing, research, editorial, and overall communications skills, savvy judgment, and utmost discretion. The ideal candidate is a diplomatic, articulate, and tactful communicator with superb attention to detail and a history of high-level project execution.

(Annual Salary: $67,070 - $108,990)

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

NOTE - For full consideration, please include three writing samples with resume and cover letter.