About the Role of Manager of Corporate Communication

King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz University is seeking a Manager of Corporate Communication to lead and oversee the corporate communication function. This full-time role involves developing and implementing effective internal and external communication plans that align with the university's strategic objectives and management direction. The Manager will be responsible for promoting and protecting the university's image and reputation, ensuring consistent and accurate institutional messaging across all communication channels, and supporting effective engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans, programs, and initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external communication activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality of institutional messages.
• Oversee the preparation and review of university and media content, including press releases, news, announcements, executive messages, presentations, reports, and newsletters.
• Coordinate media relations activities, such as media inquiries, interviews, and press releases, in accordance with approved protocols.
• Support the development and protection of the university's image and reputation, and monitor relevant media coverage and public communication.
• Oversee and coordinate content published through the university’s digital channels, website, and social media platforms in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Develop and implement internal communication initiatives to enhance employee awareness and engagement regarding strategic objectives and organizational developments.
• Support senior management in preparing executive communications, speeches, talking points, presentations, and announcements for major events.
• Coordinate with university departments to obtain and validate information prior to publication, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved institutional messages.
• Support the development and implementation of crisis communication plans and coordinate responses during incidents affecting the university’s reputation.
• Coordinate communication and media coverage for university events, conferences, campaigns, and official activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government entities, media representatives, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with the university’s identity, communication guidelines, policies, and approved standards across all communication materials and channels.
• Establish and monitor communication performance indicators, evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, and prepare periodic reports and recommendations.
• Lead and supervise section employees, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, provide guidance, and support staff development.
• Participate in and support quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Respect patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in corporate communication or a related field is required.

Work Type

This is a full-time position at King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz University.