Hurix Digital

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Job Title: SME - Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Director Position Overview: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for communications, reporting, and stakeholder engagement within a statewide educational assessment program. Lead a dedicated communications team to design, implement, and evaluate public-facing materials that promote transparency, accessibility, and understanding of assessment outcomes. Reports to the Program Manager and collaborates with other SMEs in data and item development. Key Responsibilities: SME-Led Daily Operations • Lead the communications function as a domain expert, guiding the development of high-quality materials (manuals, videos, guides) tailored to diverse stakeholder needs • Ensure editorial excellence, accessibility compliance, and technical accuracy across all deliverables • Oversee web content strategy and updates using content management tools Strategic and Technical Leadership • Serve as the communications SME in the design and refinement of student score reports and performance dashboards • Lead stakeholder engagement and usability studies, applying expert judgment to refine communication strategies • Facilitate statewide virtual sessions to support interpretation of assessment results Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure all deliverables meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, supporting inclusive and equitable communication goals. Required Skills & Qualifications: Subject Matter Expertise • Demonstrated ability to translate complex assessment and psychometric data into clear, user-centered communications • Expertise in managing large-scale education or public-sector communication initiatives Technical Proficiency • Skilled in web CMS tools, Microsoft Office, and data visualization best practices (UI/UX in reporting contexts) Behavioral Competencies • Proven experience as a communications SME leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or related field • Minimum of 3 years in a senior communications role, preferably within education or public sector programs Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s): • Have you led the design or development of public-facing materials such as student score reports, dashboards, or stakeholder guides? • How many years of experience do you have as an SME - Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Director? • How many years of experience do you have in managing complex communications or reporting initiatives in the education or public sector? Work Location: Remote