Senior Communication Specialist - (Student Finance)

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Opportunity at a Glance

The position will develop and execute comprehensive and strategic communications strategies and programs to achieve business growth objectives by enhancing the image and reputation of the college and its brand among students, employees, the healthcare industry and the community.  Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, the position works with internal national stakeholders to design, develop, and produce communications required to support internal departments, campuses, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and create necessary communication vehicles such as newsletters, email communications, and college magazine content

• Work with internal departments (including national stakeholders) to implement coordinated and planned communications and to provide oversight of communications to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with defined institutional objectives.

• Incorporate and proliferate a consistent brand message across all internal communications initiatives

• Liaise with stakeholders institution-wide to optimize the intake and development process thereby improving turnaround times while maintaining high quality standards.

• Support Senior Communications Manager by drafting and/or editing communications as needed.

• Analyze communications initiatives to determine the best ways to optimize future efforts

• Will be responsible for managing 1-2 direct reports

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field; 
• 4-6 years of experience in related field of communication and marketing
• Previous experience managing internal marketing staff/team - 2-5 people 
• Experience working with third party agencies Preferred
• Well-developed writing/ journalistic and project management skills
• Strong background in creating and implementing high level communications plans.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to collaborate with a variety of colleagues across the organization.
• Strong organizational, logistical and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining work quality.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $75,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation