Associate Vice President of Internal Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy that advances University priorities and strengthens alignment across Columbia’s schools, institutes, and administrative units.
• Ensure integration and messaging alignment between internal and external communications within the central administration and the University’s 17 schools.
• Provide strategic oversight of internal communications channels and platforms, ensuring effectiveness, accessibility, and broad engagement across faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Design and support meaningful opportunities for dialogue within the University’s communications community, including the semi-annual Campus Communicators Summit.
• Partner with central administrative offices, including the Provost's Office, Human Resources, and Public Safety, to support alignment around institutional initiatives and change management.
• Develop a system to track and analyze internal communications performance metrics and KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications
• Substantial experience in complex, large, decentralized organizations
• Exceptional writing, editorial, and strategic thinking skills
• Expert facility with modern communications tools
• Deep understanding of the culture of research universities
• Demonstrated success in developing creative internal communications programs
• Experience advising senior executives and leading communications in high-stakes environments
• High emotional intelligence and ability to operate with discretion and diplomacy

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution located in New York City, dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the global community through its diverse schools and academic mission.