Why Mayo Clinic
Responsibilities
The Senior Communications Specialist is an expert in their field of communications, media relations, social media, digital, news and/or staff engagement communications activities. The Senior Specialist will take an active leadership role across Mayo Clinic to understand business objectives, and build communications strategies and plans to support those objectives. This individual will provide strategic communications consultation and guidance to various clients, and will plan, drive, implement, monitor and measure results of communications plans to advance Mayo Clinic’s mission, strategic plan and business objectives. Develops and executes functional and cross-functional plans to advance Mayo Clinic’s strategic plan. Manages complex and cross-functional projects through entire project life cycle to achieve objectives and measure results. Proactively seeks opportunities to build and improve positive relationships with colleagues, leaders, and experts. Serves as a role model for others and represents Mayo Clinic internally and externally. Demonstrates understanding of audience dynamics and tailors delivery to achieve objectives among varied audiences. Conveys confidence, clarity and transparency in communications with stakeholders and leaders. Proactively contributes to business planning and strategy development. Proactively drives strategies and tactics forward to execution. Leads teams and provides leadership to others, including contractors and third parties, to drive execution.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a related field, which may include liberal arts, business, communications, marketing, healthcare, or similar field, plus 5 years professional experience in a relevant field. Proven expertise in creating and executing communications strategies based upon business objectives. Requires strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, active listening, persuasive oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proven communications consultative, planning and execution abilities. Must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style and collaborative environment that expects and promotes teamwork. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must possess high personal motivation supporting a strong work ethic, flexibility, and creativity. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence, and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively to drive forward multiple projects. Has a positive influence on others. Position requires occasional travel and the flexibility to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$88,774 – $124,300 / year
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
M-F, business hours. This position may work remotely from any location within the U.S.
Weekend Schedule
As needed
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Jessica Gartner
