assistant director communications coordinator Arlington, TX
University of Texas at Arlington
Full Time
Arlington, TX
76584 - 52935 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S04138P
Position Title
Assistant Director for Health Communications (S04138P)
Department
Nursing
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Nursing
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
May be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays if the story assignment demands it
May be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays if the story assignment demands it
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Salary
Salary will be up $75,000 depending on experience
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Health Communications will direct the day-to-day editorial, multimedia, and design efforts to further the College’s reputation as leaders in nursing and kinesiology education, that prioritize health and the human condition in all aspects of its mission. The incumbent develops, produces and executes compelling strategic narrative, educational, and marketing content which supports and communicates the work of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and that reinforce the academic, research and philanthropic missions of the University. The Assistant Director reports to and assists the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications with daily operations and serves as the key project manager responsible for providing direction and ensuring high quality deliverables and adherence to all critical deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, creating and implementing communications strategies and activities within the College that promote student and faculty excellence.
- Work closely with the associate director to ensure that priorities and collaborations are expressed through multiple internal and external communication channels.
- Develop and implement communications strategies that highlight and promote the College.
- Serves as the project lead and deputy editor for the CONHI annual magazine, e-newsletter, annual report, and other publications.
- Develops, creates, designs and publishes e-newsletters, fliers, brochures, pamphlets, advertising placements, hard copy annual report publication/magazine and other publications for the College.
- Independently conducts necessary background research for magazines, annual reports, student recruitment materials, brochures, web sites and microsites, etc.
- Ensures CONHI publications are designed, published and distributed on time.
- Supervises the College’s webmaster and serves as the project and primary lead in managing written descriptive content for the CONHI website, monitoring webpages for content to update.
- Writes clear and concise content for CONHI webpages.
- Ensures content on CONHI website is free from grammatical errors and incorrect information.
- Regularly monitors and provides written and imagery content updates to CONHI webpages.
- Supervises the multimedia producer and leads strategy and development of multimedia marketing and promotional content, related to student success, faculty achievements, research, and health promotion.
- Supports CONHI’s social media strategy in partnership with the associate director and in alignment with the College’s overall communication strategy.
- Creates and posts engaging content for the social media platforms and the CONHI website.
- Monitors media and news coverage of CONHI and related issues; provides regular reports and updates to supervisor.
- Supports media relations operations, crisis communications, and internal and external communications.
- Assists in supervising freelancers and student workers as directed.
- Covers for Associate Director in their absence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism, communications, liberal arts, business, marketing, science or a related field. Five (5) years of relevant communications experience, supported by a portfolio of writing samples, is required. Communications management experience or newsroom management experience. Background in news reporting, broadcast journalism or strategic communications. Exceptional oral and written communications talent and skill.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in higher education is preferred. Experience in the health care industry communications is preferred. Ability to translate comparative data into relevant charts and graphs. Foreign language skills are strongly considered.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Competency in Microsoft Office programs.
Multi-media skills, such as online publishing, social media, video, online photo presentation, etc.
Multi-media skills, such as online publishing, social media, video, online photo presentation, etc.
Working Title
Assistant Director for Health Communications
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 [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
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 degree you have attained in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations? (Please specify on your resume)
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or higher
- None of the above
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * How many years of professional leadership and marketing experience including writing, designing, and managing marketing/communication projects do you have?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have in producing content for feature print articles, online publications and social media channels?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * What is your skill level with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and/or Adobe Premier Pro? (Proficient is the highest skill level)
- No skills/Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
- Portfolio or Work Samples
