Assistant/Associate Vice President Reputation Strategy - 529401

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ May 15th, 2026

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The University of Alabama is hiring an Assistant/Associate Vice President for Reputation Strategy. The role involves providing strategic oversight of issues management, crisis communications, and reputational risk while collaborating with senior leaders across Strategic Communications to shape narratives aligned with institutional priorities and guide decision-making during high-stakes situations.

Highlights

Lead strategic oversight of issues management, crisis communications, and reputational risk.
Collaborate with leaders across the Division of Strategic Communications and executive leadership.
Supervise a public relations strategist and a communications specialist.
Required: Bachelor's degree in communications or related field with 15 years senior-level experience, or Master's degree with 13 years experience.
Demonstrated ability advising executive leadership under pressure and managing sensitive matters with discretion.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and providing strategic judgment and crisis leadership.
Preferred: Advanced degree and experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or regulated environments.
Core competencies include strategic decision-making, executive presence, political acumen, and collaboration.
Reports to Vice President for Strategic Communications with interaction across legal, government relations, and executive teams.
Position requires passing a thorough background investigation prior to hiring.