Who We Are

Mount Sinai’s Arnhold Institute for Global Health (AIGH) is an academic institute that develops global health solutions and generates evidence that these solutions can be replicated at scale. We specialize in global health systems and implementation research. Our global research programs generate evidence about how to build and sustain better health care systems. AIGH seeks to build deeper, more effective, and innovative global academic partnerships. Through stronger partnerships we can build stronger, resilient health systems that provide quality care to our world’s most vulnerable people. We do this by unlocking the diverse pool of knowledge, expertise, and resources found in our academic and health system partners to strengthen healthcare delivery systems that are able to understand, adapt, and grow to meet the health needs of the communities and populations our partners serve. We work across our tripartite mission to deliver high quality care, to educate healthcare providers, and improve care through research.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Communications is crucial for the success of the Arnhold Institute for Global Health and the Department of Global Health and Health System Design programs. They will lead the development, implementation, and coordination of communication strategies, working closely with Institute and Department leadership and Mount Sinai’s Communications, Marketing, and PR teams. Responsibilities include effective communication to key stakeholders, strengthening the Institute and Department brand, and supporting global health programs and partnerships.

Reporting to the Vice Chair of Operations and Director of Global Partnerships & Programs, the Assistant Director oversees the development and implementation of communication strategies, manages the Communications team, and ensures brand compliance. Additionally, they contribute to fundraising strategies and engagement with donors, oversee constituent management systems, and support communications for paid consultancies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, the Assistant Director:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates communication strategies to support the Institute and Department’s vision, mission, and goals.

• Serves as lead communications consultant for institutional consulting programs as assigned.

• Acts as the primary liaison to Mount Sinai’s branding, marketing, and communications teams.

• Participates in leadership meetings and advises on communication approaches and resource allocation.

• Manages the Communications team and oversees all media platforms.

• Develops partnerships to support program objectives and provides guidance and training to achieve goals.

• Manages budgets, presents program overviews, and maintains effective communication with stakeholders.

• Leads the development of communications strategies for fundraising and program implementation.

• Travels as needed to represent the Institute and Department at meetings and events.

General Skills & Competencies

Required skills include:

• Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.

• Experience in global health leadership roles.

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and understand relevant regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to plan and conduct activities at international sites.

• Passion for ethical global health practices.

Education & Experience Requirements

Minimum Education: Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience: 5 years’ experience in global health programs, strategic planning, and program management, with experience in Low- and Middle-Income Countries preferred.

Level of Decision-Making

The Assistant Director will manage key operations, develop communication strategies, and make high-level decisions to support global health initiatives.

Staff Reporting

• Communications Manager

• Consultants, as assigned

• Other staff as assigned

Salary: The salary range is $100,000 to $125,000.

Application Process : Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to arnholdinstitute@mssm.edu with the position title in the e-mail subject line.

The Department of Global Health and Arnhold Institute for Global Health (AIGH) recognizes the long standing prevalence and impact of systemic racism and discrimination in society as a global health emergency. As global health leaders, we are committed to confronting and dismantling discrimination in the workplace. Our Department and Institute is actively working towards becoming a more just, inclusive, and anti-racist department, institution and global partner.

We are especially committed to strengthening opportunities for underrepresented groups in the sciences and global health and encourages all well qualified candidates to apply, particularly women, transgender individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected status or personal characteristic. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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