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*MISSION STATEMENT*

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

*SUMMARY*

This Program Director, Internal Communications, drives strategic and tactical efforts for internal audiences to advance communication of goals and activities for the institution's Technology, Digital and Innovation team. This includes a focus on information technology; cybersecurity; digital operations; data governance; and related disciplines and programs. The position supports communications related to institutional innovation, including ideation, collaboration and scalability. The position incorporates a high level of creativity, respect for confidentiality, independent planning and decision-making, and effective problem-solving skills.

*The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering presentations to executive leaders and key stakeholders, complemented by strong writing and storytelling skills. A solid understanding of technology and digital infrastructure-and the ability to effectively translate complex technological concepts for general audiences-is highly desirable. Prior experience in internal communications is also preferred.*

*JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES*

*Communications Program Strategies and Consulting *

* Successfully develops, manages, measures and consults on institution-wide internal communications focused on MD Anderson's technology, data and innovation portfolio.

* Consults, develops, implements and manages communications strategies, tactics, plans and products to communicate the goals and activities of senior leadership to all internal audiences.

* Routinely interacts with leadership, attends key team meetings and is available for consultation.

* Supports the goals of the SVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer and their leadership team.

* Covers a variety of topics including information technology, information security, data strategy and innovation.

* A member of the Internal Communications team, the role includes collaboration with colleagues from Strategic Communications and Institutional Affairs to create print, online and broadcast materials.

*Enhance Visibility and Strategies of Leadership *

* Create, manage and evaluate communications plans to ensure the visibility of leadership, specifically as it relates to the topics of cybersecurity, data governance, technology adoption and innovation.

* Assist CTDO leadership with garnering trust through timely communication of planned and unplanned system and application outages.

* Highlight leadership who demonstrate and support innovation across all areas.

* Tactics may include face-to-face/virtual programs, as well as deliverables in print, online and broadcast.

*Writing and Editing *

* Clear, consistent writing and editing in all work product.

* Command of Associated Press Style, as well as MD Anderson style.

* Regular contributions to our publications, such as intranet News posts, and our programs and services through articles, memos, presentations, videos, scripts, slides, fliers or other materials.

*People Management *

* The program director will manage others directly and indirectly, and they will partner with and provide review of work product of others when their work involves communication of innovation and technology components.

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen - Understand the impact of the job within the institution; have and use cross-functional knowledge to understand interdepartmental connections.

Innovative Thinking - Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.

Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.

Strategic Thinking - Define strategic goals and issues clearly; apply broad knowledge and experience when addressing strategic issues; foresee obstacles and opportunities relating to change or improvement.

Technical/Functional Expertise - Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others. Strong skills and experience in digital communications.

*Service Orientation*

Provide service to our stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, colleagues and each other, in a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient and innovative manner to include:

* Promoting belonging and collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our stakeholders at all times

* Modeling safe, ethical behavior that mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures

* Responding to requests in a timely manner while proactively communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to stakeholders

* Using the steps to HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Address and Learn) the relationship when service recovery is needed

*People Leadership*

* Provides development opportunities and ongoing feedback to employees to include timely completion of administrative staff and classified employees each evaluation period.

* Provides clear direction and communication to employees within unit.

* Demonstrates cultural competence that creates an environment for belonging and the various backgrounds represented within unit's staff.

* Manages operating expenses to budget.

* []()Completes at least required 16 hours of continuing education for people leadership skills per year.

*Education*

*Required*: Bachelor's degree in in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field.

*Preferred*: Master's degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field.

*Experience*

*Required*: Seven years of experience public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field and three years of lead/project management/supervisory/management experience. With preferred degree, five years of required experience.

Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 174906

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Days

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 133,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,500

* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Hard

* Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)

* Pivotal Position: Yes

* Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

* Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

* Science Jobs: No

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