What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Manager position at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
Job Summary:
The Office of Social Health Sciences and Programs (OSHSP) at the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) oversees, creates synergies, and guides the growth of SMPH's current and future initiatives, policies and programs that are designed to study and eliminate health disparities. One new program, the Orion Initiative, seeks to improve rural health care, initially in targeted pilot Wisconsin communities.
This position will start in the early stages of this exciting new program and engage in communications planning and development for internal and external audiences.
Reporting to the Orion Initiative Administrative Associate Director, the Communications Manager will become a member of the growing Orion Initiative team, collaborating closely with Orion and OSHSP leadership and staff to strategically develop and position Orion Initiative content for maximum impact, locally, state-wide, and nationally. Additionally, they will be responsible for producing reports and working with funded partners to communicate the impact of the work. They will also lead the marketing of the program to future partners.
This position involves leading website maintenance, expansion, and reorganization, staying informed on digital trends, and proactively anticipating future content needs. The Communications Manager will also develop social media marketing and targeted email campaigns and will offer graphic design and layout expertise, design marketing campaigns, and institute specific branding guidelines. Additionally, this position develops creative strategies to promote the work of the Orion Initiative. Responsibilities will include developing and adapting content for the website (such as articles, internal & external reports, research papers, and news posts for broader online accessibility), email subscriber community, and the media. Acting as a member of the Orion Initiative, the School of Medicine and Public Health and the Office of Social Health Sciences and Programs, this role will work collaboratively to advance the strategic goals in all three areas.
Responsibilities:
Develops and supervises the execution of communication programs and may supervise personnel and/or other resources in support of institutional or unit communication goals.- 15% Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives
- 20% Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders
- 25% Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets
- 10% Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
- 30% Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years relevant communications experience including in digital content and marketing.
Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years relevant communications experience including website, marketing, and social media, preferably in a community, governmental, university, philanthropic foundation, or health care setting.
- Experience in meeting with and taking guidance from senior level management.
- Experience in community engagement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated exemplary oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
- Proven ability to work independently and to be flexible to changing priorities.
- Skills in graphic design or managing graphic design projects.
- Website development and management skills including content development, layout, digital accessibility, and overall user experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of health, health care and/or health equity in Wisconsin.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)
Additional Information:
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.
Contact:
Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Communications Manager(CM003)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ADMIN/ORION PROJ ADMIN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
311345-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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Salary : $75,000
