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Position Information
Posting Number S05973P Position Title Director, Research Communications Department Vice President for Research Location Arlington Job Family Executive/Administration Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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Benefits
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
The Director of Research Communications (DRC) is expected to manage a complex portfolio of projects to continuously improve internal and external communications for the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) and faculty researchers. The DRC will advise on all research communications with a primary focus on providing leadership and vision for UTA’s research communications strategy; conceive, execute, and assess research communication strategies and vehicles; directly manage and advise on internal and external campaigns and communications related to UTAs research enterprise; oversee the online presence development and maintenance of ORI digital platforms and tools; and work closely with Marketing, Messaging and Engagement Office (MME) to amplify the university’s research portfolio on official university channels. This position will have direct reports.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number S05973P Position Title Director, Research Communications Department Vice President for Research Location Arlington Job Family Executive/Administration Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- There may be occurrences where work occurs after hours as well as on weekends or holidays.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
The Director of Research Communications (DRC) is expected to manage a complex portfolio of projects to continuously improve internal and external communications for the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) and faculty researchers. The DRC will advise on all research communications with a primary focus on providing leadership and vision for UTA’s research communications strategy; conceive, execute, and assess research communication strategies and vehicles; directly manage and advise on internal and external campaigns and communications related to UTAs research enterprise; oversee the online presence development and maintenance of ORI digital platforms and tools; and work closely with Marketing, Messaging and Engagement Office (MME) to amplify the university’s research portfolio on official university channels. This position will have direct reports.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and implement data-informed, leading-edge, communications strategies and activities that highlight and promote the research enterprise as well as the research achievements of the University, faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
- Work with Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement (MME) to share strategies, write features, news articles and copy for the press and for the publications, periodicals, and website to support research communications strategies and objectives.
- Assist MME in arranging interviews with research faculty, staff, students, and administrators as appropriate.
- Help prepare UTA research personnel for media interviews.
- Compile and maintain experts lists.
- Coordinate closely with the University’s schools, colleges, and administrative units in order to identify and develop story ideas in an editorial calendar, cultivate faculty experts, ensure consistency of overall messaging, and avoid duplication of effort and resources.
- Develop leadership communications, including strategic messaging, presentations, speeches and talking points, as well as key in-person or virtual meetings.
- Independently cultivate collegial and productive relationships with senior administrators, vice presidents, deans, department chairs, external colleagues, and others.
- Provide analytics reports for internal distribution to inform university leadership of communications progress and successes with a mind toward shifting priorities based on data.
- Develop internal mechanisms for communications, including protocols, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
- Establish and oversee activities that improve the quality and quantity of operational outputs.
- 7. Performs other duties assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, English, marketing or a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience developing and implementing communications strategies, leadership communications, presentations, speeches or related experience.
- Work must be supported by a portfolio of writing and published/broadcast sample.
- Previous experience in higher education, academic setting, or research, health, and science environment.
- Background in news reporting, broadcast journalism, public relations, or communications.
- Experience with digital media campaigns, content creation, and project management.
- Excellent oral, written and editing skills –with ability to shape and improve content for multiple target audiences and repackage materials for multiple uses.
- High standards of integrity, ethics, and performance.
- Ability to effectively manage tasks, people, and expectations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Multi-media skills, such as online publishing, online photo presentation, etc.
- Knowledge of communication strategies, tools, techniques, and technologies.
- Positive, collegial, and collaborative work style.
- May work in all weather conditions.
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of experience in public relations, communication, writing/editing or related field do you have?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 or more years
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have in Strategic Communication and Project Management do you have?
- 0 - 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- 6 - 10 years
- 10 years
- * How many years of experience do you have in digital media campaigns and content creation?
- 0-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-8 years
- 9 years
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
- Portfolio or Work Samples
- Work Samples
- Publications
- Other Document(s)
- Relevant URL
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