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associate director of technology communications

University Of Washington

<div>Job Description
UW Medicine Strategic Marketing and Communications has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director of Technology Communications to join their team.
At UW Medicine, we work to improve health for all people through excellence in clinical, research, and education and training programs. As the only comprehensive clinical, research and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, UW Medicine provides the most up-to-date care for each individual patient, leads one of the world&rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs, and provides innovative learning programs for students, trainees, and practitioners in the health professions.
The UW Medicine&rsquo;s Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) team plays a unique and vital role in advancing UW Medicine&rsquo;s mission to improve the health of all people. We advance UW Medicine&rsquo;s mission by creating connections to the discoveries, knowledge, and care that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Our team is comprised of 50+ dedicated professionals who work across a variety of marketing and communications disciplines for both the health system and UW School of Medicine, including brand and marketing strategy, news and media relations, internal and crisis communications, web development, UX/DX strategies, social media, writing, and graphic design. Our success lies in our core values: respect, teamwork, creativity, continuous improvement, and focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, that are reflected in all that we do.
Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications, the Associate Director of Technology Communications holds a critical and strategic role within the Strategic Communications team, responsible for the creation, delivery and management of employee-facing communications associated with UW Medicine IT Services and Innovation Core.
The Associate Director of Technology Communications serves as a strategic leader and hands-on practitioner responsible for developing, executing, and measuring an integrated internal communications program for IT Services and Innovation Core.
The Associate Director will work closely with IT and Innovation Core leadership, project teams, and communications partners to create communications strategies and plans that ensure the delivery of right-time, right-place, clear, compelling messages that support change initiatives, reinforce strategic priorities, and promote a strong internal brand for the value that IT Services and Innovation Core provide the organization.
This position proactively interacts with IT Services, Innovation Core and other UW Medicine leadership, project teams, employees and partners across multiple UW Medicine entities, including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, Airlift Northwest, and the UW School of Medicine. The position collaborates closely with members of the strategic communications, information technology and Innovation Core teams as well as clinical and operational leaders.
This position requires a deep understanding of communications, information technology and technology change management strategy; internal, employee-facing content; and executive and strategic communications needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technology Communications Development, Strategy &amp; Planning (50%)
<ul><li>Build and lead an integrated communications strategy that elevates understanding of IT Services and Innovation Core-related products, platforms, and long-term technology enablements, communicates the value of these efforts across UW Medicine (and with executives, operations, partners, and IT Services employees) and demonstrates alignment with and support for UW Medicine objectives.
</li><li>Partner with IT and Innovation Core leadership to identify key priorities, audiences and desired outcomes for communications initiatives.
</li><li>Identify critical, impactful initiatives and their significance to UW Medicine&rsquo;s mission, values and strategic direction, and report on these to other leaders in UW Medicine via the President&rsquo;s Report.
</li><li>Create communications plans, including messaging frameworks.
</li><li>Develop, lead and execute communications strategy and planning around product innovation and launches, customer-facing processes to ensure awareness, change management, and also convey customer benefit and value of these to the organization.
</li><li>Identify, evaluate and manage budgets associated with communications deliverables, such as those that are part of product innovation and launches, employee awareness campaigns and change management.
</li><li>Lead and partner on executive and operational messages for IT Services and Innovation Core as part of technology implementations.
</li><li>Lead communications for large-scale technology projects.
</li><li>Lead communications for major IT crisis situations.
</li><li>Consult on large, impactful projects to support implementation and approach.
</li><li>Understand and work to incorporate the University&rsquo;s long-standing commitment to diversity, ensuring access and opportunity for all individuals in all projects, products and interactions.
</li><li>Integrate change management principles into communications planning for major IT and Innovation Core initiatives.
</li><li>Develop standard templates and processes, along with editorial guidelines.
</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on message development and delivery.
</li><li>Oversee and guide appropriate uses of internal communications infrastructure and standards for IT Services and Innovation Core communications (e.g., via Vitals, email or Marketo-based newsletters) to maximize engagement and clarity, reduce duplication, and ensure high-quality and effectiveness.
</li><li>Ensure coordination and alignment with UW Medicine communications strategies, messaging in partnership with Strategic Marketing and Communications.
</li><li>Establish metrics to assess communications effectiveness (open rates, engagement, feedback, etc.).
</li><li>Continue to refine strategies for increasing employee awareness, understanding and adoption of new and changing technologies.
</li></ul>Communications Execution (35%)
<ul><li>Write, edit, and produce a range of internal (and, occasionally, external) communications, including leadership messages, Vitals intranet news content, talking points, FAQs, strategic outreach emails and more.
</li><li>Solicit and research information and ensure the highest standards of accuracy.
</li><li>Adhere to editorial guidelines, submission processes, and content production workflows, including reviews and approvals.
</li><li>Work cross-functionally to ensure all content adheres to legal, brand and security guidelines.
</li><li>Ensure messaging is consistent, inclusive, and accessible across major channels and audiences.
</li></ul>Outreach, Collaboration &amp; Engagement (10%)
<ul><li>Support monthly Site Executive meetings.
</li><li>Foster and build relationships with managers, IT and Innovation Core project teams, partners and leaders to identify communications needs and opportunities, and understand factors that influence successful implementation, including gathering and facilitating awareness, sharing, and feedback from partners and customers so these can be considered in technology implementations.
</li><li>Build avenues for multi-directional communications.
</li><li>Identify and attend regular IT and Innovation Core meetings to understand opportunities and discover information that will benefit internal audiences.
</li><li>Identify opportunities to provide coaching and resources on developing and executing effective internal communications.
</li><li>Collaborate with internal communications, HR, UW-IT and other partners to align messages, avoid duplication and use central platforms and infrastructures to communicate effectively.
</li></ul>Other Duties (5%)
<ul><li>Ultimately support and advance the mission of UW Medicine.
</li><li>Related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Ability to occasionally work outside of typical business hours as needed to address urgent situations. As an essential and hybrid position, the individual is required to work remotely when the University is under suspended operations due to inclement weather, etc.
Hybrid &ndash; Approximately one day per month at South Lake Union office (with the option for more days in-office as desired) and minimum one day per month at UW Tower with ITS leadership. This position may need to sometimes be onsite locally for interviewing, reporting, and/or multimedia creation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, English, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
</li><li>At least five years of progressively responsible technology communications experience, with at least 3 years in a management role leading internal communications strategy and planning for an IT organization.
</li></ul>Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Demonstrated success in developing and implementing communications strategies for technology organizations.
</li><li>Familiarity with IT concepts, systems and services, including ITIL, COBIT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, digital transformation, AI, generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, Enterprise AI applications, and ethical and compliance considerations of AI.
</li><li>Prior experience in change management related to technology rollouts.
</li><li>Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communications practices.
</li><li>Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills with ability to translate technical concepts into accessible language.
</li><li>Creating and managing key business partner engagement plans.
</li><li>Prior experience working in a large, complex organization.
</li><li>Prior work in an academic or health system setting.
</li><li>Familiarity with the AP style.
</li><li>Experience with Simpplr and SharePoint or ServiceNow or another content management system.
</li><li>Experience with email marketing platforms like Marketo or Eloqua.
</li><li>Demonstrated and outstanding organizational and project management skills.
</li><li>An authentically and consistently good listener.
</li><li>Exceptional skills in relationship building and collaboration.
</li><li>A strong writer, able to quickly and accurately write and edit clean and compelling content.
</li><li>An effective public speaker who can manage and lead meetings related to large, impactful communications projects.
</li><li>Experience using analytics to assess the impact and effectiveness of content.
</li><li>Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and have the flexibility to perform within an environment of changing needs and priorities.
</li><li>Ability to anticipate program needs, discern work priorities, and work cross-functionally.
</li><li>Ability to occasionally work outside of typical business hours as needed to meet deadlines and address urgent situations.
</li><li>Ability and willingness to create strong results with limited resources.
</li><li>High level of computer literacy skills, including experience with MS Office Suite, intranet platforms and key project management and presentation tools.
</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to integrity.
</li><li>Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
</li></ul>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in strategic communications, business administration (MBA), information management or related field.
</li><li>7-10 years of progressively responsible technology communications experience, with at least 5 years in a management role leading internal communications strategy and planning for an IT organization.
</li><li>Proficiency with intranet content management systems, email marketing platforms, and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Slack).
</li></ul>Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$115,008.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$132,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
<ul><li></li></ul>Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives &ndash; on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .</div>

Associate Director of Technology Communications

University Child Development School

Position Title: Director of Admissions and Marketing- Ascend InternationalStatus: Full-Time, Exempt, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, IndiaStart Date: When filledBecome Part of a School that&rsquo;s Still Writing Its Story.Ascend International School &mdash; an IB World School and the partner school of UCDS, Seattle (USA) &mdash; is a young, fast-growing, and deeply community-driven learning environment in Mumbai, invites passionate leaders to join us as our Director of Admissions &amp; Marketing.Imagine stepping into a role where your voice shapes the school&rsquo;s future, your ideas influence families globally, and your leadership guides a driven team of two in a warm, collaborative culture.You won&rsquo;t just lead admissions and marketing &mdash; you&rsquo;ll lead the narrative of what Ascend becomes next.Ascend International School is a well-established IB World School offering all three IB programs in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. With a small student population, small class sizes, varied resources, and a competitive employment package, we provide an environment where educators can thrive. We seek dedicated and passionate professionals who align with our Mission, and IB philosophy. At Ascend, collaboration, experimentation, and innovation are at the heart of our teaching culture. Our robust Professional Development program offers access to world-class learning experiences both within India and internationally. Our diverse and engaged student body fosters a rich, inclusive, and dynamic learning community, where different perspectives strengthen and enrich our school culture. Come be a part of a progressive, forward-thinking educational institution!Job SummaryAscend International School recognizes and promotes the role of a Director of Admissions and Marketing within the Leadership Team of the school. The Director of Admissions works to bring potential students to the school. With input of the faculty and the Principals, the Director of Admissions leads placement of students in the Ascend classes. The Director of Admissions is also responsible for all communication media channels for Ascend.Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversees the admission process for each applicant and reviews each file.</li><li>Plans and conducts admission tours and school visits with an Admissions Committee composed of selected faculty and staff.</li><li>Conducts parent interviews with prospective families.</li><li>Facilitates faculty discussion about admission.</li><li>Leads and oversees the placement process for new and current students.</li><li>Reviews and revises admission materials as needed.</li><li>Keeps detailed and accurate application records as well as student matriculation data.</li><li>Works to keep community impressions of Ascend positive through website updates, advertising, special publications, information fairs and other events.</li><li>Plans and implements advertising and promotion to achieve awareness and meet specific goals.</li><li>Manages public relations for the school and serves as the intermediary between Ascend staff and media.</li><li>Manages and oversees communication with the parent community to provide important information and news of school events.</li><li>Oversees the production of all major publications of the school, including the Ascend website and admission materials.</li><li>Implements school wide policies and procedures to improve and unify the school&rsquo;s communications.</li><li>Oversees budgets related to admission, marketing and communications and ensures appropriate and efficient use of school funds.</li><li>Oversees a network of current and alumni parents</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Education and Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience; school or child-centered experience preferred.</li><li>Collaboration: Proven experience working in teams, working with senior leadership, and effectively engaging community members.</li><li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Commitment to DEIB: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity,inclusion and belonging, with the ability to apply these principles to all activities.</li></ul>Why Mumbai?Mumbai is considered India's most vibrant and dynamic city. It offers a fast-paced lifestyle, diverse cultural experiences, and access to world-class amenities. With its rich history, thriving entertainment industry, and bustling nightlife, Mumbai has something for everyone.The city is known for its cosmopolitan culture, incredible food scene, and countless recreational activities, from seaside promenades to high-end shopping and cultural festivals.What We Offer:Attractive international salaryAccommodation providedMedical insuranceAnnual summer flight allowance to return homeDependent benefits (including paid tuition)Generous professional development opportunitiesA supportive, vibrant, and visionary leadership teamIf you&rsquo;re excited by growth, energized by purpose, and ready to help shape the next chapter of a thriving school &mdash; Ascend is ready for you.This is an open role and the start date can be altered depending on the shortlisted candidate&rsquo;s availabilityIf you would like to know more or have a conversation about the role do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Aakash Sane, aakashs@ascendinternational.orgJob Type: Full-timePay: $78,918.00 - $83,292.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Director of Admissions and Marketing (Mumbai, India based)

<div>Job Description
The College of the Environment Dean's Office is currently searching for a talented Human Resources Director to join our team.
The Human Resources Director provides strategic human resources leadership, oversight, and consultation to leadership, faculty and staff of the College of the Environment in all matters related to human resources. The HR Director interprets and guides compliance with UW Faculty Code, Executive Orders, Administrative Policy Statements, UW staff and academic HR policies and College policies, as well as federal and state regulations and employment laws. The Human Resources Director will also bring a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their consultation practice to help clients foster inclusive and equitable workplaces. This Director oversees successful human resources operations across the College and is the primary liaison for the College to UWHR and related offices. Lastly, this position oversees the development and operations of ENV HR Shared Services, a centralized resource support to ENV units.
This role is responsible for guiding and overseeing both staff and faculty HR operations and compliance throughout 14 units and the Dean&rsquo;s office. The Director is a representative of the Dean and of the College, and in that role makes decisions about and provides advice on complex faculty, staff, and organizational issues affecting the employment and livelihoods of 2,000+ employees. The Director uses professional judgment to formulate intelligent and creative solutions to challenging situations that meet workplace needs while adhering to University policies and procedures, and relevant rules, regulations, and employment laws. The HR Director must be highly effective at working with many different individuals with varied interests and goals and at different professional levels, including the Dean, Associate Deans, unit Chairs and Directors, Administrators, postdoctoral scholars, staff and faculty members, and central HR and administrative offices&rsquo; staff.
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
Human Resources Management and Leadership: (30%)
<ul><li>Provide consultation, mentorship, and leadership to College staff and faculty charged with human resources management across the employment life cycle and human resources spectrum, including: recruitment, hiring, performance, termination, compensation, retention, engagement, benefits, leave, accommodations, performance management, layoffs, dismissals, labor relations, diversity and inclusion, training and development, ethics, communication, records management, and risk management.
</li><li>Collaborate with Dean, Associate Dean, and others to develop and implement College-wide human resources policies and practices that support the College&rsquo;s strategic goals and objectives and improve organizational culture. Contribute to other College policies with human resources impacts.
</li><li>Interpret and ensure compliance with College and UW human resources policies and procedures, local, state and federal employment laws and industry best practices.
</li><li>Represent the Dean&rsquo;s Office and College of the Environment as primary HR point of contact to UW Campus HR Operations. Facilitate problem resolution between units and these offices, and interpret and share information from and to these offices.
</li><li>Review and approve College-wide human resources actions by delegation of the Dean. Hold Dean&rsquo;s Delegate, Additional Approver, HR Partner, Academic Partner, and UW Hires Hiring Manager roles in Workday.
</li><li>Oversee leave administration, providing guidance on leave use and parameters, and return to work plans.
</li><li>Partner with Director of Finance and unit Administrators to prepare for and implement annual faculty and professional staff merit salary increase process.
</li><li>Build out operations of HR Shared Services in the Dean&rsquo;s Office. Work closely with HR Shared Services Specialists, IT Director, and others to establish, stabilize, and improve processes and systems to enable successful shared services HR work on behalf of units.
</li></ul>Academic Human Resources Administration: (25%)
<ul><li>Collaborate with Associate Dean to interpret and guide unit, Dean&rsquo;s Office, and College Council compliance with UW Faculty Code for faculty appointments, promotion and tenure, voting, professional conduct, reappointments, merit reviews and other salary changes, etc.
</li><li>Serve as primary point of contact for Academic Human Resources, Office of Academic Personnel, and unit staff on academic personnel matters. Provide consultation and mentorship to department staff and Chairs/Directors on academic personnel topics, including faculty performance issues. Liaise between parties to provide information and facilitate solutions to problems. Oversee academic personnel data audits and submissions for entire College.
</li><li>Oversee the promotion and tenure process (including extensions), sabbatical applications, and reappointments; provide advice and guidance to Chairs/Directors, staff and faculty members on these processes.
</li><li>Review and approve new faculty hire offer letters, administrative appointment offers, and retention offers (A/B and regular); negotiate for university resources as necessary with other offices; work closely with Dean&rsquo;s Office team and unit staff to coordinate all aspects of offers from conception through completion.
</li><li>Oversee submission and tracking of faculty hiring plans, job advertisement review and approval, visa applications, outside work requests, and endowed faculty appointment nomination process.
</li><li>Oversee postdoctoral scholar appointment process, including disseminating, advising, and enforcing requirements under the collective bargaining agreement.
</li></ul>Staff Human Resources Administration, including for the College&rsquo;s Office of the Dean: (25%)
<ul><li>Utilize knowledge of UW&rsquo;s professional and classified staff classification and compensation practices and rules to inform the College&rsquo;s staff hiring practices, position reviews, reorganizations, and compensation changes. Help supervisors achieve organizational goals in alignment with employment laws, UW employment policies and collective bargaining agreements.
</li><li>Advise supervisors on employee retention and total rewards options based on research and consideration of pay equity, compression, market factors, and candidate record.
</li><li>Advise supervisors and employees on confidential and often stressful personnel concerns and conflicts. Support and guide supervisors through performance reviews and disciplinary actions, including letters of expectation, corrective actions, layoffs and dismissals. Help employees and supervisors understand their options as outlined in labor contracts and the professional staff program, and work to resolve conflicts.
</li><li>Consult with supervisors and unit HR staff on position development, recruitment, and negotiation strategies.
</li><li>Consult with unit leadership and UW Human Resources to ensure layoffs are necessary and appropriate. Review all layoff requests and manage layoff process to ensure timely notification.
</li></ul>Personnel Management: (20%)
<ul><li>Supervise Human Resources team in the Dean&rsquo;s Office.
</li><li>Assign and prioritize work to optimize efficiency and responsiveness.
</li><li>Review work and provide direction and correction as necessary. Help employees solve problems with people, process, and technical issues.
</li><li>Coach and mentor to facilitate professional growth in university human resources management. Cross-train to ensure back-up coverage is in place and so employees have additional learning opportunities. Seek out professional development opportunities and support participation.
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social sciences, business, or other related field.
</li><li>Five or more years of human resources management experience, including both staff and academic human resources in a university setting.
</li></ul>Additional Qualifications:
<ul><li>Direct knowledge of and experience with major human resources functions and their administration at a university, e.g., workforce planning, recruitment and retention, compensation, employee and labor relations, employment law, and diversity and inclusion.
</li><li>Superior interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the College and University.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse individuals at many levels across a complex, multi-department organization. Able to interpret and communicate complicated and evolving policies and procedures to provide actionable advice.
</li><li>Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate good judgment, build trust, and work collaboratively with others as both leader and team member.
</li><li>Proven self-motivation, resourcefulness, curiosity, tenacity, and problem solving ability. Willingness and desire to learn and to facilitate learning and growth of others.
</li><li>Ability to work independently, self-organize, meet deadlines, and multi-task with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and efficiency.
</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:
<ul><li>Current SHRM or SPHR certification.
</li><li>Knowledge of and proficiency in University of Washington human resources policies and procedures for both faculty and staff employee populations.
</li><li>Knowledge of and proficiency in Workday for HCM transactions and HRIS data extraction and analysis.
</li><li>Experience leading and managing others through institutional changes and transitions.
</li></ul>Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$87,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$130,488.00 annual
Other Compensation:
<ul><li></li></ul>Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives &ndash; on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .</div>

Human Resources Director

Starbucks

<div>Now Brewing &ndash; director, corporate counsel! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich traditions, but that also brings a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
The director, corporate counsel will be a key member of a team of legal professionals supporting multiple lines of business requiring creative, proactive, and practical legal guidance. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to provide legal advice and transactional support for several commercial categories, including but not limited to the procurement of technology, logistics and distribution, equipment and goods, and professional services. This role involves engaging with business partners (employees) at all levels within the organization, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, managing significant legal risks, anticipating and identifying highly complex legal and business issues, and operating with broad reach and impact across the organization. You may work with and supervise outside counsel and other in-house legal professionals. Experience in technology transactions, logistics and distribution, global supply chain, privacy/AI, and contract management system implementation is preferred.
As a director, corporate counsel, you will:<ul><li>
Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology-related agreements, logistics and distribution agreements, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, and other miscellaneous agreements in support of the global supply chain and technology organizations.</li><li>
Provide legal advice and training to the procurement team and business leaders on a range of commercial and contract issues.</li><li>
Coordinate across internal legal teams on a variety of matters related to commercial transactions (e.g., Privacy, IP, Customs, and Tax).</li><li>
Interface with external legal counsel on bespoke issues and within budget parameters.</li><li>
Provide high-level legal expertise across the organization.</li><li>
Develop and implement solutions together with the business that anticipate and mitigate risks.</li><li>
Manage and develop relationships with partners (employees) and outside counsel to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives.</li><li>
Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements to increase efficiencies.</li><li>
Collaborate with team members to achieve business, customer, and partner results.</li><li>
Embody our culture and values and demonstrate servant leadership.</li></ul>

We&rsquo;d love to hear from people with:<ul><li>
JD degree and active license to practice law in applicable jurisdiction(s).</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.</li><li>
Experience supervising legal professionals including attorneys, paralegals, and legal support partners.</li><li>
Experience with commercial and technology related transactions.</li><li>
Experience and interest in supporting a wide variety of commercial transactions.</li><li>
A passion and curiosity for technology and complex problem solving.</li><li>
Strong time management and prioritization skills.</li></ul>
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor&rsquo;s degree through Arizona State University&rsquo;s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.<ul><li>If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.</li></ul>
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four (4) days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company 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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. 
 
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.</div>

director, corporate counsel

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2>
This role is one of the AWS Communications teams' most senior leaders, telling stories about how AWS is developing advanced generative and agentic AI technology and how customers and partners around the world are using it to innovate. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
This role is responsible for working with senior technology leaders, researchers, and distinguished engineers to discover stories about the advanced AI technology being developed inside AWS and translate that innovation into inspiring stories for customers around the world.
 
 
This role will work across earned, owned, and social media to translate complex technical topics into easy to understand stories and campaigns that reflect AWS's advanced innovation across generative and agentic AI. 
 
This role will be responsible for working with reporters and colleagues in the US, and around the world, to make sure AWS's story is heard by customers of all sizes, from startups to enterpreises to governments.
 
 
This role will own the development of strategic programs and the execution of large, strategic events that get worldwide press attention. It will be responsible for the development and execution of the entire communications plan, working with colleagues across marketing, sales, engineering, customer support, and more, working up to CEO and Senior Vice President-level within the company. 
 
A day in the life 
No day is the same. One day this role will be focused on launching a new service, the next developing a plan for a large-scale, global event, the next diving deep into reporting to understand how we can better improve our storytelling in the future. A candidate that embraces diversity in their role, constantly strives to learn, and able to quickly pivot their work priorities will thrive in the dynamic environment this team brings. 
 
About the team 
The team has a high performance culture that is based on continual learning, strong teamwork, and delivering high quality results. The team lives the Amazonian mantra of &quot;work hard, have fun, make history&quot; an constantly strives to innovate new ways to communicate about innovation to customers.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience in professional communications or public relations</li><li>Experience working in B2B Tech PR, preferably with experience working on generative AI and agentic AI programs.</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $224,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

AI Communications, AWS Communications

Archdiocese of Seattle

<div>GENERAL INTRODUCTION:
The Archbishop, visible principle of unity in his archdiocese, is called to build up the particular Church unceasingly in the communion of all its members, and to ensure that their diverse gifts and ministries, in union with the universal Church, serve to build up all the faithful and to spread the Gospel. (Apostolorum Successores 8). He must take care that all the affairs which belong to the administration of the whole archdiocese are duly coordinated and are ordered to attain more suitably the good of the portion of the people of God entrusted to him.&rdquo; (Apostolorum Successores 177).
Each position employed in the Chancery helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:
The Director of Insurance and Risk Management provides strategic and operational leadership in managing archdiocesan-wide insurance programs and implementing risk management strategies. This role ensures the protection of Archdiocese of Seattle&rsquo;s assets, people, reputation, and mission while fostering a culture of stewardship and safety across parishes, schools, and affiliated ministries. 
 
The position oversees a $500,000 self-insured retention for property valued at over $2 billion, liability, and casualty programs, manages cost allocation across participating organizations, and leads insurance procurement, claims oversight, and loss prevention initiatives. The Director works closely with the leadership of the Archdiocese (CCAS), Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS), clergy, staff, and external partners to ensure sound governance, financial responsibility, and alignment with the mission and values of the Church.
ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:
Insurance Program Management<ul><li>
Manage the design, procurement, and renewal of insurance programs (property, casualty, general liability, executive risk, workers&rsquo; compensation, auto, cyber, etc.).</li><li>
Oversee administration of the $500K self-insured retention, including funding mechanisms, reserves, and cost allocation to participating entities.</li><li>
Manage broker, third-party claim administrator, and actuarial relationships.</li><li>
Negotiate policy terms, pricing, and coverage enhancements with brokers and carriers.</li><li>
Ensure accurate insurance allocations, premium billing, and budgeting processes.</li><li>
Act as staff support to the Archdiocese Insurance Committee.</li></ul>
Risk Assessment, Loss Control, &amp; Claims Management<ul><li>
Implement loss prevention, safety protocols, and best practices across parishes, schools, and ministries in active collaboration with the safety manager and human resources and facilities leaders.</li><li>
Liaise with third-party administrators, defense counsel, insurers, parishes, schools, and ministries.</li><li>
Provide settlement recommendations within authority levels.</li><li>
Direct claims intake, investigation, reserves, and resolution for property, casualty, and workers&rsquo; compensation claims.</li></ul>
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)<ul><li>
Develop and implement an organization-wide risk management framework aligned with mission and strategic goals.</li><li>
Conduct enterprise risk assessments (financial, operational, legal, reputational, strategic, and compliance).</li><li>
Identify and monitor emerging risks; recommend mitigation strategies to leadership and the Insurance Committee.</li><li>
Promote training and awareness programs for clergy, staff, and volunteers.</li></ul>
Compliance &amp; Governance<ul><li>
Ensure compliance with insurance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.</li><li>
Oversee actuarial studies, regulatory filings, and risk financing documentation.</li><li>
Establish and maintain contractual risk transfer standards (indemnification, COIs, waivers, facility use agreements).</li><li>
Support internal audit and board-level reporting on risk exposures.</li></ul>
Collaboration &amp; Leadership<ul><li>
Partner with Finance to forecast risk costs and stabilize budgets.</li><li>
Collaborate with Legal, HR, Facilities, and Ministry leaders on risk-sensitive issues.</li><li>
Serve as a resource to parishes, schools, and affiliated organizations for insurance questions, claims support, and best practices.</li><li>
Mentor and manage insurance and risk management staff, brokers, actuaries, and external service providers</li></ul>
Manage the insurance staff (if staff added)<ul><li>
Provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to the team.</li><li>
Assist in their professional and personal development.</li></ul>
Other responsibilities related to the management of the insurance program are:<ul><li>
Deliver presentations to Parishes, Administrators and others in our insurance program as well as to the CFO.</li><li>
Maintains/creates website materials for our insurance program.</li><li>
Manages teams effectively, both internally (Property Insurance Manager, Insurance Admin) and externally (broker, actuaries, claims adjusters, etc.).</li><li>
Participate in insurance program and claims review monthly meetings.</li><li>
Support messaging of billing methodology.</li><li>
Ensure that the office maintains good public relations with different constituencies.</li></ul>
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Primary:
<ul><li>Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.</li><li>
Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.</li><li>
Active member of a parish/faith community in good standing with the Church.</li><li>
Insurance expertise.</li></ul>
Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business or Finance preferred</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
10+ years insurance experience working with a company and/or insurance broker/advisor.</li><li>
5+ years of experience at the Director or Manager level.</li><li>
Demonstrated successful experience managing/coordinating multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.</li></ul>
Other Elements:<ul><li>
Strong leadership and management skills.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to look at big picture but still track details.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to effectively establish strong relationships.</li><li>
Excellent verbal communications skills to ensure clarity of messaging.</li><li>
Excellent written communications skills to communicate clearly and concisely via email.</li><li>
Ability to plan effectively manage plans and programs under time constraints.</li><li>
Ability to perform calculations and analysis with some financial/accounting related data and information, including a strong understanding of actuarial reports.</li><li>
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.</li><li>
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.</li></ul>
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant&rsquo;s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.</div>

Director of Insurance & Risk Management

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a highly qualified Systems Technology Administrator to join its consolidated IT Department. This position reports directly to the IT Director and is responsible for the implementation, administration, and support of servers&mdash;both on-premises and in the cloud&mdash;across the U.S. District Court, including judicial chambers, the Clerk&rsquo;s Office, and U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services.The Systems Technology Administrator will manage and support server infrastructure services while planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining systems to improve stability and security. The role provides expert guidance and actionable recommendations to strengthen the Court&rsquo;s infrastructure and takes a lead role in enterprise-level projects related to servers. Additionally, this position will serve as the backup network administrator when the primary network engineer is unavailable.This position may be based at either the federal courthouse in Seattle, Washington, or the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Washington. Regular travel to divisional offices is required, and a valid driver&rsquo;s license is necessary. The Systems Technology Administrator is expected to work on site and to be available in person whenever server or infrastructure support is required (may include work in nights and weekends). Remote work may be approved in a case by case basis and is considered a privilege, not a right. Court policies regarding remote work may change, and the selected candidate must be willing and able to report on site whenever directed.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESServer Administration<ul><li>The Systems &amp; Network Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Court&rsquo;s virtualized environments using Hyper-V (court hosted) and VMware (AO hosted), including the configuration of Microsoft failover clustering and Cluster Shared Volumes to ensure high availability, as well as utilizing iSCSI protocols for storage reliability. This role oversees Active Directory administration, managing users, computers, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy Objects to ensure security and compliance. The administrator also maintains and supports server hardware by configuring DAS/RAID systems for redundancy, implementing NIC teaming, and ensuring high availability. In addition, this position must have knowledge of SQL Server, assisting in the management, performance tuning, backup and recovery operations, and maintaining comprehensive system documentation while routinely visiting data centers to support infrastructure needs.</li></ul>Strategic Planning:<ul><li>Plan and evaluate hardware acquisitions and cyclical replacements to meet performance and capacity needs. Manage software licensing, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Assess system and software compatibility for future upgrades and deployment.</li></ul>Storage Administration:<ul><li>Manage SAN/NAS storage environments, including provisioning and performance optimization. Administer NetApp and ExaGrid storage solutions. Configure volumes, LUNs, and shares to support user and application needs. Perform capacity planning to ensure adequate storage for current and future requirements.</li></ul>Backup and Recovery<ul><li>Implement and maintain backup solutions, including snapshots, Backup Exec, and Veeam. Test and document recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.</li></ul>System Management<ul><li>Maintain overall system topology and architecture documentation. Monitor system health and performance using tools such as SCOM and SolarWinds. Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues proactively.</li></ul>Networking Knowledge<ul><li>Configure and maintain routing, switching, and VLANs across the enterprise network. Manage wired and wireless network infrastructure to ensure connectivity and reliability. Monitor network protocols and performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.</li></ul>Security Knowledge<ul><li>Manage and monitor network and server ports, protocols, and encryption. Ensure infrastructure complies with federal security policies and standards. Implement security best practices to protect the Court&rsquo;s data and systems.</li><li>Completes security documentation and disaster recovery documentation related to the server environment.</li><li>Continually improves their technical skills and knowledge of server and network infrastructure by actively seeking out relevant training and education opportunities.</li><li>Develops and administers local court security policies and guidance and assists with the remediation of identified risks and the implementation of security measures.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Minimum 5 years of professional systems administration experience, with demonstrated expertise in server and network management in Microsoft Windows enterprise environments in an IT department.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge in:</li></ul>o Active Directory and Group Policyo Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)o SQL Server (administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery)<ul><li>Storage systems (NetApp, ExaGrid) and enterprise backup/recovery solutions (Veeam, Backup Exec)</li><li>Knowledge of network configuration and troubleshooting (routing, switching, VLANs)</li><li>Security management and compliance with IT security standards</li><li>Experience with Windows operating systems in an enterprise environment (&ge;100 users)</li><li>Working knowledge of enterprise IT asset management and patch deployment utilities</li><li>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to write, design, and implement IT policies and procedures</li><li>Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to contribute positively to team dynamics</li><li>Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Everything listed on the basic qualifications plus the qualifications below.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field</li><li>At least one relevant certification: Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), NetApp Certified Professional (Technology Solutions or Data Administrator ONTAP), Security+, CISSP, CySA+</li><li>5+ additional years of systems administration experience in Microsoft Windows enterprise environments</li><li>Minimum 3 years experience supporting Red Hat-based Linux servers.</li><li>Prior experience leading or supervising IT server enterprise projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>This job has a preference application deadline of 1/5/26.Job Type: Full-timePay: $79,681.00 - $181,980.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Systems Technology Administrator

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