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Job Description: The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Director, Communications for our IIE Communications team. We invite you to join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it's a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.Learn more about IIE and our culture here .If you are a job seeker in need of an accommodation to navigate our careers site or apply for one of our jobs, please click here to learn more.Job Summary:This position will work with the IIE Communications team. The Director, IIE Communications advances the impact of IIE's work by building engagement inside and outside the organization. The Director leads a team of communications professionals who serve IIE's leadership, programs, business development and philanthropy teams through digital content management, strategic campaigns, brand stewardship, creative and graphics, and press/ media management. This role is responsible for annual planning, cross-organizational collaboration, crisis communications, and promoting excellence through highest professional standards in all aspects of communications work.This position reports to the Chief of Staff (COS) and supports executive messaging as well as organizational communications. The Director supports internal and external communications strategy development and collaborates closely with IIE public affairs consultants. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in strategic communications, executive-level messaging, project management of large-scale initiatives, and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex, sensitive communications situations with sound judgment and professionalism.Essential Functions:• Manage a team of communications professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, customer service and accountability to ensure high-quality, reliable, and timely execution of deliverables against the annual plan and in support of IIE's communication strategy.• Support the development of IIE's organizational communications strategy and identify strategic communication needs in support of Business Development, Philanthropy, Research Evaluation and Learning, Higher Ed Initiatives, and Program teams. Direct creation of collateral and print materials to support business needs.• Lead annual planning process, setting objectives, timelines, performance metrics, and developing systems to advance the impact of IIE's work both internally and externally. The annual plan consists of a monthly calendar of campaigns and deliverables across multiple platforms including social media, web, video and traditional print. • Provide communications support and craft executive messaging for the CEO and the Senior Leadership team, including digital content, talking points, and written materials. • Support the COS and the Office of the CEO with crisis communications, managing strategy, messaging, and execution during sensitive or high-stakes situations.• Oversee departmental operations including technology solutions and departmental budgets.• Project manage major collaborative communications initiatives, including Open Doors rollout, and other significant program or organizational milestones. Set performance standards and metrics. Review and approve IIE communications materials. Provide oversight of visual content and brand integrity, managing designers and vendors on major campaigns.• Develop and manage publicity plans to elevate the humanitarian impact of IIE initiatives such as the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund and the Odyssey Scholarship Program.• Oversee the IIE website to educate the public about the value of IIE as a leader in international education and as a trusted partner in developing and implementing exchange programs.• Strategically disseminate programmati