AVP, Internal Communications & Advisory

Major Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Leadership Activation

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide communication strategies aligned with business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities. 
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, guiding internal messaging during change, crisis, and key initiatives. 
• Lead the creation and execution of people and change communication plans to support leadership activation and initiative awareness. 
• Translate complex business strategies into clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse internal audiences. 

Communications Delivery & Engagement

• Oversee the development and distribution of multimedia content across internal channels (e.g., intranet, email, town halls, video, print). 
• Drive enterprise storytelling to connect strategies, initiatives, and campaigns across the organization. 
• Ensure message consistency and alignment across enterprise, divisions, areas, and departments. 
• Foster two-way communication by enabling feedback loops and facilitating dialogue between employees and leadership. 

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communication advisory professionals. 
• Recruit and coach team members to serve as effective communication advisors to senior leaders. 
• Promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership. 
• Support communication advisory councils and feedback mechanisms to elevate issues and pulse-check effectiveness. 
• Monitor and measure efforts based on best-practice measurements and continue to enhance capabilities to proactively improve communication and engagement. 
• Designs and directs the work of the assigned area(s) of responsibility. Selects, coaches, and develops teams, setting objectives that align with organizational strategy to inspire and motivate the teams. Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved. 
• Develops and/or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. 
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization’s business. 

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field  

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 10 years of experience in strategic communications, with a focus on internal communications and change management, and at least 3-5 years in a leadership role. 
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication and change management strategies within a complex, large organization. 
• Experience advising senior executives and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, Legal, and other departments. 
• Familiarity with healthcare and front-line workplaces preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong consultative skills and leadership  
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to competing demands 
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling messaging for diverse audiences 
• Expertise in crisis communication and reputation management helpful 
• Proficiency with internal communication platforms and digital tools 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remote with ability to travel up to 30% in market

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

$203,000 – $325,000

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.This role is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing internal communication strategies that drive organizational transformation, enhance teammate engagement, and support enterprise business goals. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and is a subject matter expert in people communications and change management. The AVP leads a high-performing team of communication advisors and partners across divisions to ensure consistent, compelling, and aligned messaging.

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