Company Information
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Company Name: Gallaudet
Website: https://www.gallaudet.edu/

Job Information
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Job Title: Director Of Business Development
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington, District of Columbia. 20002
United States

Job Description:
Located in Washington, D.C, Gallaudet University is the world's only
University to be barrier-free for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Gallaudet brings together students, faculty and staff from many cultures,
languages, ethnicities and communication backgrounds. You will discover a
welcoming, respectful community united in its passion to make a difference in
the world. Everything is fully accessible in this bilingual American Sign
Language and English environment. Direct communication makes it even easier
for staff and faculty members to communicate and get things done effectively.

Gallaudet employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including
Federal insurance plans (health, dental, vision, etc.), Federal retirement
program (includes both a defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan),
paid leave, educational benefit (for employees and dependents), and a variety
of Bison perks and discounts. More detailed information can be found on the
Human Resources website.

SUMMARY:

The Communications and Change Management Specialist reports to the Special
Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is responsible for the
development, implementation and assessment of internal communications plans
as well as implementation of a change management methodology and all
activities related to projects and other initiatives as assigned. This role
supports the university’s strategic initiatives under which transformation
of university-wide systems, business processes, and organizational structures
is housed. This position supports the strategic move towards creating a
unified identity and culture, standardized practices and improved
collaboration across the university.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

I. Applies a structured change methodology to project initiatives by working
closely with project managers and executive sponsors to support communication
efforts.

II. Conducts change impact assessments, stakeholder assessments, and supports
training efforts.

III. Leads change activities such as: identifying and developing plans to
engage key stakeholders, conducting change impact analyses with Subject
Matter Experts and Project Managers, supporting the communications process
for stakeholder groups across business units, assessing change readiness and
providing input to project teams.

IV. Supports change management at the project level as assigned.

V. Conducts knowledge transfer sessions with project team leaders, team
members and other University stakeholders as necessary.

VI. Works closely with University Communications on the following tasks:

a. To develop high-quality and impactful internal communications content,
products and plans. (including, editorial, web communications, creative
services, multimedia, social media and media relations).

b. To ensure and provide updated communication content for university
websites, e-publications and mass emails to internal stakeholders.

VII. Develops, implements and assesses internal communications plans to
communicate to appropriate stakeholders for related strategic initiatives as
assigned; develops key messages, identifies primary and secondary audiences,
proposes appropriate communications channels and tactics, identifies audience
segmentation and develops synchronized timelines; and identifies measures of
effectiveness and/or performance when feasible.

VIII. Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working
relationship with co-workers and supervisor.

IX. Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the
workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous
learning.

X. Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX and commits to completing
Title IX training and compliance requirements on an annual basis.

XI. Performs other duties as assigned.

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin,
religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered
veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation,
family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of
income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other
unlawful basis.  This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights
Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting
applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to:
recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment,
reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough,
and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of
employment.



Requirements:
Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these
qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum three years of professional experience in executive, strategic or
internal communications, supported by a portfolio of writing samples; or
supporting organizational change management efforts or the equivalent.
Experience with developing executive communications.
Experience with organizational change management.
Fluency in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the
position needs.)

Advanced degree, preferably in communications, public relations, marketing,
public administration, change management or related field, or related
equivalent work experience.
Experience with developing and/or managing internal communications plans,
strategies and assessment methodologies and technologies.
Experience in developing presentations and presenting to diverse audiences
and teams.
Experience with web content strategy.
Experience in communications or marketing with higher education or other
large matrixed organizations.
Experience with project management of communications plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be
more successful in the position.)

Must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to
work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
A solid understanding of how people go through change and the change process.
Advanced knowledge and experience with large scale and complex change
initiatives.
Highly effective interpersonally, bringing authentic self to work, building
trust and credibility with others.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive
working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared
prior to working at Gallaudet University.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Business
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.gallaudet.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities
Additional Instructions:
HOW TO APPLY:

Please go to www.gallaudet.edu/jobs and click on "External Applicants." We will only accept applications submitted through the Gallaudet website. If you have questions, please send an email to jobs@gallaudet.edu.