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Director of Financial Communications - Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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Position Number: 5931175
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Director of Financial Communications - Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Financial Communications Director within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is responsible for developing and executing a strategic and cohesive communications plan to support the OCFO's objectives and ensure clear, consistent messaging across diverse stakeholder groups. This position plays a key role in crafting and implementing communications and change management plans for significant CFO initiatives and strategic priorities, while also overseeing multi-channel communications and content alignment across digital platforms and newsletters. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Communications Planning: Develop and lead a cohesive communications plan to ensure consistent messaging across all channels, with a focus on supporting OCFO's customer service goals and strategic priorities.
Project Management: Support the implementation of the OCFO strategic plan, including leading working groups, tracking and monitoring progress against key objectives, developing a cadence for tracking progress and communicating results to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with OCFO staff and key university partners to communicate new initiatives, resources, and program updates that enhance CFO services and university operations.
Change Management: Design and implement communication strategies to facilitate change management for critical CFO-led initiatives that support the OCFO Strategic Plan and other major university service initiatives.
Digital Content Oversight: Regularly review and update the OCFO website, creating accessible, relevant, and user-friendly content that aligns with the OCFO's customer-first approach.
Executive Communications: Coordinate executive communications including, preparing presentations, materials, and talking points; assist in developing agendas and speaking points for executive meetings.

Work Interactions

The Financial Communications Director is integral to fostering strong communication ties across departments. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff in the OCFO, this position collaborates extensively with CFO leadership, finance officers, department heads, and university communications to drive engagement and keep stakeholders informed.

As the designated OCFO liaison on communications, will coordinate closely with the Office of the COO (OCOO)/Office of Strategic Communications (OCOMM), particularly the Director of Internal Communications, on university wide financial communications and other strategic communications in order to effectively communicate and protect the university's brand and position. This position will also work closely with the Business Design and Optimization Group (BDOG) to align communications and change management efforts for major projects jointly undertaken by the OCFO and BDOG.

Requirements and Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in communications, business, or a related field is required; A Master's degree is preferred
at least five years of experience in strategic communications, project management, or change management
Expertise in financial communications is strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in effectively communicating complex financial information to diverse audiences
Ideal candidates will have experience in multi-channel communication strategy, digital content management, and stakeholder engagement
Proven ability to develop and execute change management and strategic communication plans
Proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to fostering transparency and collaboration
Ability to work independently on complex projects and lead efforts to build a unified approach to financial communications within the university

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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