Associate Vice President, Enterprise Academics, Internal Communication

Advocate Aurora Health

. Develop and execute innovative communication strategies aligned with Academics, the National Center for Clinical Trials, Strategy, National Service Lines, and broader enterprise objectives .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87 - $139 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic communication, organizational change, and transformation within complex environments, with a strong focus on executive advisory and team leadership. Capable of translating complex strategies into clear messaging while fostering collaboration and engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.

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Strategic Communication ExperienceInternal Communication ExpertiseChange Communication StrategyExecutive Communication SkillsTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Organizational Change ManagementStrategic StorytellingCommunication Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementContent CreationCommunication Effectiveness MeasurementFeedback Loop EstablishmentMultimedia Content DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationRisk Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional People LeadershipCoaching SkillsSound JudgmentDiscretionTalent Development

Industry Keywords

Academic Health SystemClinical TrialsResearch CommunicationEnterprise StrategyOrganizational TransformationInternal CommunicationEngagement StrategiesLeadership ActivationComplex OrganizationsChange Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute innovative communication strategies aligned with Academics, the National Center for Clinical Trials, Strategy, National Service Lines, and broader enterprise objectives
Advise senior executives and enterprise leaders during organizational change, complex issues, crises, and key strategic initiatives
Lead people, engagement, and change communication strategies supporting leadership activation, understanding, adoption, and organizational transformation
Translate complex academic, research, clinical, and business strategies into clear messages for diverse internal audiences
Partner with People Operations and Optimization and People Activation Events to create multimedia content and enterprise activation experiences
Develop communication across the intranet, email, town halls, leadership events, and video
Drive storytelling demonstrating the impact of academic excellence, research and discovery, clinical trials, National Service Lines, and enterprise strategy
Ensure consistent messaging across Academics, the National Center for Clinical Trials, Strategy, National Service Lines, divisions, and enterprise functions
Advance listening and two-way communication strategies and strengthen feedback loops
Foster collaboration across internal communication, academic, research, and enterprise communication teams
Establish measures to evaluate communication and engagement efforts and continuously improve strategies and capabilities
Lead and develop a high-performing communications team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 or more years of progressive strategic communication experience
Significant experience in internal communication, organizational change, and transformation
Communication experience within an academic, research, or academic health system environment
Demonstrated success advising senior executives and partnering across complex, cross-functional organizations
Ability to translate academic, research, clinical, and business strategies for faculty, researchers, investigators, clinicians, leaders, and teammates
Proven experience establishing and leading strategic internal communication and change programs within a large, complex organization
Successful track record connecting multiple strategies and stakeholder groups to build understanding, alignment, engagement, and organizational effectiveness
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing communication teams
Executive communication and senior leadership advisory expertise
Deep knowledge of change communication and transformation strategy
Strong business acumen and strategic storytelling capabilities
Experience leading within complex, highly matrixed organizations
Exceptional people leadership, coaching, and talent development skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and risk management capabilities
Ability to balance strategic thinking with consistent, high-quality execution
Preferred: experience supporting communication across academic medicine, research, clinical trials, education, and enterprise strategy
Preferred: experience advising executive leadership teams during significant organizational change or transformation
Preferred: demonstrated success developing enterprise-wide listening, engagement, and leadership activation strategies
Preferred: experience measuring communication effectiveness and using insights to strengthen engagement and business outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program