Division Leadership Advisory Internal Communications and Activation Associate Vice President

Department:

14204 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Activation

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Must live in market (Milwaukee or within range of driving)

Pay Range

$86.75 - $138.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative communication strategies and activation activities aligned with business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities for the division – aligned to enterprise. 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, including the division President, guiding internal messaging during change, crisis, and key initiatives. 

• Lead the creation and execution of people and change communication plans to support leadership activation and initiative awareness. 

• Translate complex business strategies into clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse internal audiences. 

• Partner with People Operations and Optimization on the development and distribution of multimedia content across internal channels (e.g., intranet, email, town halls, video, print). 

• Partner with People Activation Events on the development of division activation events including leadership events, town halls and more.  

• Drive storytelling to connect strategies, initiatives, and campaigns across the division. 

• Ensure message consistency and alignment across divisions, areas, and departments, and are aligned with enterprise messages. 

• Foster two-way communication by enabling feedback loops and facilitating dialogue between teammates and division leadership. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop one or more communication advisors. 

• Promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership. 

• Represent division perspectives at the communication advisory councils and feedback mechanisms to elevate issues and pulse-check effectiveness. 

• Monitor and measure efforts based on best-practice measurements and continue to enhance capabilities to proactively improve communication and engagement. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

N/A 

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field  

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in strategic communications, with a focus on internal communications and change management 

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication and change management strategies within a complex, large organization. 

• Experience advising senior executives and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, Legal, and other departments. 

• Familiarity with healthcare and front-line workplaces preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong consultative skills and leadership  

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to competing demands 

• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling messaging for diverse audiences 

• Expertise in crisis communication and reputation management helpful 

• Proficiency with internal communication platforms and digital tools 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must live in market with potential travel up to 30%

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.