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UC San Francisco
Full Time
California
10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description
UCSF is looking for a Content & Creative Specialist to provide editorial and communications support for the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.
The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging website, printed publications, and social media deliver information about education, research, clinical care, and industry partnerships to prospective trainees and faculty, patients, academic and industry collaborators, and the general public. Communication materials developed by this position impact department climate and culture; trainee and faculty recruitment; relations with patients, donors, alumni, and industry partners.
Key functions of this position include writing, editing, designing, and producing communications for print, website, or social media. It also involves producing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating the production of printed and/or electronic newsletters, reports, promotional, and other materials. The position will act as a project manager for the communications unit to deliver high quality products with the desired message within time constraints.
Confers with department faculty, web specialists, project directors, and related staff to prepare and produce proposed publications for digital and print media; verifies that format of copy conforms to printing and/or electronic publishing specifications; and manages workflow and timelines.
This position is responsible for helping the department leverage print and digital tools to produce print and digital publications that are consistent, timely, and aligned with our strategic plan, with a focus on measuring and analyzing effectiveness.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging website, printed publications, and social media deliver information about education, research, clinical care, and industry partnerships to prospective trainees and faculty, patients, academic and industry collaborators, and the general public. Communication materials developed by this position impact department climate and culture; trainee and faculty recruitment; relations with patients, donors, alumni, and industry partners.
Key functions of this position include writing, editing, designing, and producing communications for print, website, or social media. It also involves producing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating the production of printed and/or electronic newsletters, reports, promotional, and other materials. The position will act as a project manager for the communications unit to deliver high quality products with the desired message within time constraints.
Confers with department faculty, web specialists, project directors, and related staff to prepare and produce proposed publications for digital and print media; verifies that format of copy conforms to printing and/or electronic publishing specifications; and manages workflow and timelines.
This position is responsible for helping the department leverage print and digital tools to produce print and digital publications that are consistent, timely, and aligned with our strategic plan, with a focus on measuring and analyzing effectiveness.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Produce well-written, carefully edited, thoughtfully designed and consistent newsletters, articles, blog posts, social media campaigns, presentations, and reports using PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Constant Contact, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant tools
- Project management to meet production timelines
- Assist with management of the main department website, including content updates and webpage creation
- Assist with collection of analytics, and provide data analysis and recommendations for improvement
- Ability to work in sensitive environments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)
Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine. The Department of Radiology provides service for UCSF’s seven integrated facilities: Moffitt/Long Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Mt. Zion Hospital, China Basin, and the Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay and Oakland. The department has 32 sections and research units, and has over 200 salaried faculty and non-faculty academics.
Because of the large size of the department and the high volume of transactions, with over $65 million annual clinical budget and over $50 million in academic research activities, effective communication within the Department and outside is essential. The role of the Content and Creative Specialist is critical to disseminate timely, clear communication to department stakeholders.
Because of the large size of the department and the high volume of transactions, with over $65 million annual clinical budget and over $50 million in academic research activities, effective communication within the Department and outside is essential. The role of the Content and Creative Specialist is critical to disseminate timely, clear communication to department stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communication, health, public relations or related area and three years of experience in communications and/or marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent writing, editing, and design skills including ability to translate technical information for general audiences, and ability to adapt messages to reach different professional audiences
- Strong knowledge of the usage and applications of print and digital communication tools and skill in using same. Skill in choosing the most appropriate and effective applications.
- Excellent interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills
- Ability to succeed in remote, self-directed/autonomous work environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
- Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and / or health sciences.
- Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
007477 COMM SPEC 3
Job Category
Marketing / Communications, Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
M-F, 8am – 5pm
About UC San Francisco
CEO: Samuel Hawgood
Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.ucsf.edu
Year Founded: 1864
