• Play a pivotal role in delivering and enhancing the communication technologies that support our students, academics, and professional services teams across multiple campuses and digital learning environments. • Responsible for the design, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the University's unified communications platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Teams Phone with Azure Session Border Controller (SBC) integration, synchronous video technologies for teaching and learning, and emerging omni-channel communication services. • Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure these platforms remain secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with the University's strategic objectives. • Contribute to the ongoing development of the underlying network infrastructure that supports these critical services.

Title: Director Corporate Communications Location: Leawood United States Job Description: Category: Marketing Req ID: 1140 We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.  We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.  WHAT YOU'LL DO Ascend Learning is hiring now for a Director, Corporate Communications. For this Director position, we are looking for a senior level communications strategist to join our dynamic Corporate Communications team. This is a high-visibility, high-impact individual contributor and leader role. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Communications, the Director will serve as the team's senior PR and external communications lead — partnering with our PR agency, communications teammates and internal leaders, to develop stories, build enterprise-wide awareness, and drive thought leadership across our brand portfolio. This person will also own day-to-day management and execution of a robust internal corporate communications event calendar and help evolve the corporate brand website as a unified storytelling platform across our portfolio of brands.. Success in this role requires someone who builds trust quickly with senior leaders, navigates complex internal and external relationships with confidence, and manages vendors and matrix partners with clarity and accountability. You are equally comfortable developing the plan and rolling up your sleeves to activate it. WHERE YOU’LL WORK This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA office location preferred, requiring light travel. Remote will be considered within the United States, with required travel. Ability to work in Eastern and Central time zone required. HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME Public Relations & External Communications - Lead day-to-day partnership with our external PR agency, managing priorities, performance, and reporting - Partner across our corporate and healthcare brands to identify and elevate stories, leaders, and brand milestones - Translate internal insights into media opportunities, thought leadership, and award submissions - Build and execute external visibility and recognition strategies - Support executive speaking opportunities and crisis communications in partnership with the VP - Track, measure, and report PR impact to VP and with key stakeholders on a regular cadence Internal Leadership Events & Corporate Communications Activation - Own planning, content development and execution management for a robust portfolio of key internal leadership events (Town Halls, Leader Summit, leadership dinners, and leadership forums) - Develop event narratives that drive alignment, engagement, and culture - Manage internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high-quality event experiences on time and on budget - Support the activation of broader Corporate Communication initiatives, campaigns, and announcements, and program launches - Maintain a centralized communications and events calendar Corporate Brand Website & Digital Communications - Partner with the VP to develop and articulate the corporate brand story across all brands Lead the evolution of the corporate website, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand presence - Drive website enhancements including GEO/SEO, and user experience improvements in coordination with internal and external design and technology resources - Establish editorial governance and content calendar to keep the site current, accurate and aligned to brand narrative in partnership with communications team Strategic Communications & Executive Support - Partner with the VP on annual communications planning, narrative architecture, and priority setting - Develop communications plans and materials for key initiatives and major corporate moments - Partner on executive communications tied to business strategy - Serve as a trusted communications partner to cross-functional leaders WHAT YOU'LL NEED - 10+ years of progressive communications experience with significant and demonstrable depth in public relations and external communications, story development and connection between internal and external messaging strategy - Proven track record managing PR agency relationships and delivering measurable thought leadership, media presence, and brand impact - Experience in or alongside healthcare, professional services, or a similarly complex, regulated industry strongly preferred - Demonstrated ability to plan and manage internal leadership events with strategic content and communications components — from intimate executive gatherings to large-scale multi-day summits - Strong executive presence — comfortable building relationships with and advising C-suite and senior leaders - Skilled at navigating matrixed organizations and earning trust across independently operating business units - Proven ability to manage vendors, agencies, and freelancers across communications, events, and design - Digital communications experience, including content strategy and website development; familiarity with SEO/GEO a plus - Ability to adapt to workflow and work design changes and use of AI tools to create efficiency and innovative solutions - Exceptional writer and communicator across formats — thought leadership content, executive messaging, event narratives, and digital content - A builder's mindset: able to develop strategy and create structure in an environment that is actively evolving - Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously with an eye for detail - Bachelor's degree in the field of Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus. Demonstrated experience and a track record of results in communications will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements BENEFITS - Flexible and generous paid time off - Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance - 401(k) employer matching program - Parental leave - Wellness resources - Charitable matching program - On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) - Community outreach groups - Tuition reimbursement Fostering A Sense of Belonging Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Title: Senior Manager, OTTAVA Communications Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Full time job requisition id R-069404 At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.  As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Communications & Corporate/External Affairs Job Sub Function: Product Communications Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Job Description We’re seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented communications leader who excels at execution and strategic collaboration to help shape the future of surgical robotics and digital surgery business. The Senior Manager, OTTAVA Communications will sit out of our Santa Clara, CA office location on a hybrid work schedule. As Senior Manager, OTTAVA Communications for Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Surgery business, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to create strategic communications programs that drive business outcomes. Reporting to the Director, OTTAVA Communications, this role will elevate our innovation story across surgical robotics and advanced surgical technologies for Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Surgery business. This is a comprehensive communications role, covering employee and culture communications, executive communications, strategic messaging and narrative development, thought leadership, media relations and social media, and campaign activations. The Senior Manager, OTTAVA Communications will work closely with the Director to bring together R&D, clinical, medical, and business milestones to inform communications activations. This role will be required to build a deep understanding of surgery, technology development, clinical and medical data, and market opportunities that will inform an integrated global communications plan. Education Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field (required). Experience - 8+ years of professional experience in communications, marketing communications, public affairs, or related fields.​Experience in healthcare, MedTech, robotics, or highly technical industries preferred - Demonstrated experience creating high‑quality written and visual content across multiple formats. - Experience working cross‑functionally with matrixed teams and managing complex workflows. Skills - Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. - Familiarity with digital, social, and multimedia communication platforms. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence without authority. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Corporate Communications Management, Corporate Communication Strategies, Product Communications Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Brand Activations, Brand Identity, Brand Recognition, Business Communications, Communications Measurement, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, Customer Experience Management, External Communication, Innovation, Organizing, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Technical Credibility The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $142,000.00 - $244,950.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)) Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Title: IIC Senior Communications Specialist Location: Posting Location - William & Mary Remote Type - Hybrid Job Description: Job Requisition: JR101707 IIC Senior Communications Specialist (Open) Job Posting Title: IIC Senior Communications Specialist Department: CC00228 WM001 | PROV | IIC | Inst for Integrative Conservation Job Family: Staff - Communications Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: William & Mary Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary Job Description Summary: The Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC) at William & Mary is at the forefront of transformational research and education that advances conservation efforts, solves real-world conservation challenges, and protects the environment for generations to come. By combining forces with public, private and nonprofit sectors, and leveraging William & Mary’s interdisciplinary expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and global perspective, the IIC cultivates and mobilizes an inclusive community of leaders to develop integrative solutions to global conservation challenges and to prepare the next generation of diverse, effective, and bold conservation leaders. The IIC supports multidisciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and students to address conservation issues in a multitude of ways. We take an integrative approach that leverages expertise from across disciplines and sectors, blends diverse knowledge systems, and fosters collaboration among academia, public and private sectors, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities to advance innovative and effective solutions to conservation challenges. The IIC is seeking applicants for a Senior Communications Specialist to lead and execute the full communications pipeline for conservation storytelling, from strategy and story development through production and distribution. The incumbent in this position will be integral to the strategic growth and sustainability of the IIC. The selected candidate will be an active team member focusing on further developing and implementing the IIC communication strategy, which includes targeted, action-oriented communication to our IIC constituents, improving and managing IIC communication processes, leading collaborative storytelling with the IIC team, and supporting communications for IIC advancement initiatives internally and externally. This ideal candidate is someone who can comfortably lead the IIC storytelling strategy and thrives in a dynamic, start-up-like environment and is motivated to shape and scale a growing program. This individual in this position identifies compelling stories, translates complex work into accessible narratives and ensures that content is strategically distributed across digital channels, earned media, and paid amplification. The role works collaboratively with colleagues across the IIC (including the IIC Board and IIC Advisory Council), University Marketing and Communications to position William & Mary as a leading voice on the issues shaping our world. Job Description: Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. - Significant professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or strategic storytelling (typically 5+ years). - Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling content for diverse audiences. - Exceptional editing skills, with strong attention to detail, consistency, and quality control. - Demonstrated experience producing and promoting content across channels (e.g., web, social media, multimedia) aligned with organizational priorities. - Experience developing and executing earned media strategies and working with journalists. - Strong understanding of digital communications, including website management, content distribution, and analytics. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across teams and constituents. - Demonstrated experience using core digital communications and outreach platforms (e.g., Google Analytics 4, WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite) to manage content, execute campaigns, and analyze performance. - Commitment to the mission of the Institute for Integrative Conservation. Preferred Qualifications: - Graduate degree or equivalent advanced professional experience in a relevant field. - Experience in conservation, higher education, research communications, or mission-driven organizations. - Experience supporting thought leadership, reputation-building, or national visibility campaigns. - Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, content marketing, and integrated communications strategies. - Experience in developing multiple different types of communications products, including press releases, briefs, long and short form articles, fundraising copy, and social media copy. - Experience supervising staff and/or mentoring students. - Experience providing strategic leadership in communications. Conditions of Employment: - This position may require working hours outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Job Duties: 60% - Communications: Strategic Communications & Content Leadership - Lead communications strategy and content planning to elevate IIC research, academic programs, and institutional impact. - Translate complex conservation work into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences, including both writing stories and supporting IIC team members with producing stories. - Identify and develop high-impact stories that grows visibility and strengthen IIC’s reputation as a conservation thought leader. - Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students, including the IIC Director of Advancement; actively engage in IIC events and communities to ensure advancement and broader communications needs are met. - Produce and edit content across formats (web, profiles, newsletters, social and multimedia), ensuring alignment with institutional voice and brand. - Tell the story of the IIC through owned, earned, and partner channels. Media Relations & External Visibility - Develop and execute proactive media strategies to position IIC faculty and leadership as experts and leaders in conservation education. - Pitch stories, place commentary, and build relationships with relevant media and partner outlets. - Promote IIC and partner events to key audiences. Digital Platforms & Content Distribution - Manage and optimize IIC digital presence, including website, social media, and email communications. - Oversee listservs and lead distribution of key communications (including external newsletters). - Coordinate with university communications and advancement teams to ensure alignment and amplification. Campaigns, Analytics & Asset Management - Support integrated campaigns and paid amplification to extend reach of priority stories and initiatives. - Use analytics to assess performance and refine communications strategy. - Manage digital assets (photo, video, graphics) and branded materials inventory. 30% - Student Mentoring, Instruction, and Supervision: - Direct and manage students working on relevant communications materials for the IIC. Some of these students might be working on projects in the IIC’s Conservation Research Program. - Hire and supervise an IIC storytelling intern – 10h per week student employee. This student will support communications activities and will focus on day-to-day communications including web management and asset collection and organization. - Contribute to communications professional training for students in the year-long Conservation Research Program, coordinating with the Research Director and program managers to integrate storytelling into the overall program structure. - Prepare IIC research students to capture assets from their research and work with them to tell their conservation research story. 10% - Strategic Leadership: - Develop and implement communications strategies aligned with university priorities and institutional messaging. - Establish and maintain clear communications and events strategies for the IIC and lead on execution of those plans, which will align with the broader strategic plans and initiatives of the IIC and W&M. Assess achievements toward the strategic plans and iterate the plans in collaboration with IIC leadership. - Expand opportunities to connect the IIC story to a broader community of supporters. - Represent the IIC as the lead on communications when coordinating with other parts of the university. Posting Range: $75,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position Additional Job Description: Specialized expertise in defined areas such as fund raising, market analysis, public/media relations and publications. Applies knowledge of public relations and/or marketing principles, and research techniques. Ability to plan and organize work, and analyze and interpret complex information for various audiences. Ability to research, write, and edit for publications or other documents, such as speeches or presentations. Promotes commodities, services, or programs through contacts with business and media representatives; local, state and federal officials; special interest groups and/or donors. Job Profile: JP0470 - Senior Communications/Marketing Specialist - Exempt - Salary - S11 Compensation Grade: S11 Position Restrictions: Restricted Funds Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.