Senior Communications Professional_

Position DetailsAdvertising/Posting Title Senior Communications ProfessionalDiversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.Posting SummaryLead and provide project management to facilitate specialized multimedia services and coordinating marketing, public relations, and design functions to influence, define and support the UVMCC’s goals. Uses judgment in prioritizing workflow, applying methods, and make decisions related to communications and media processes; conceptualize, design, and determine direction of multimedia projects; develop short- and long-term communication goals; design complex communication vehicles to ensure consistency in promotional initiatives and to advance strategic goals with general guidance.Provide information to, serve as liaison, and collaborate with internal and external constituents to plan and oversee final production of complex multimedia materials and projects; ensure consistency and quality; independently interpret and relate technical and conceptual information to enhance the cancer center’s visibility and public relations efforts based on a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures; serve as a representative at University activities.Develop, design and compose internal and external communications (including press releases) that may be of a time-sensitive or highly-charged nature; research and contribute stories and special feature articles for University and cancer center publications; oversee and/or develop on-line communication formats; perform editorial and quality control functions.Provide and oversee creative design, marketing, and promotions support; develop strategies and project cost analysis; compile and evaluate market research data; analyze effectiveness of multimediaMinimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Bachelor’s degree in a related or specialized field and five to six years’ related experience. Previous experience in the fields of communications, public relations, digital media environments and/or marketing required. Demonstrated strength in project management. Ability to serve as an advocate and spokesperson for the UVM Cancer Center ( UVMCC ).Desirable QualificationsExperience in cancer center communications, work in a complex, matrixed organization or in higher education is desirable.Anticipated Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000Other InformationSpecial Conditions A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this positionFLSA ExemptUnion Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)Posting DetailsPosition will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.Job Open Date 08/23/2024Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)Open Until Filled NoPosition InformationPosition Title Communications Professional SrPosting Number S5240PODepartment Vermont Cancer Center/55060Position Number 013437Employee FTE 1.0Employee Term 12Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.(Open Ended Question)+ How did you hear about this employment opportunity?+ American Alliance of Museums+ American Association for Affirmative Action+ BostonWorks+ Burlington Free Press+ CareerBuilder+ Chronicle of Higher Education+ Community Organization (Please specify below)+ Consortium of Higher Ed LGBT Resource Professionals+ Craig's List+ CUPA+ Department of Labor+ Diverse Issues in Higher Education+ DiversityDB+ Diversity, Inc.+ Facebook+ Glassdoor+ HBCU+ HERC+ HigherEdJobs+ Hispanic Outlook+ Indeed+ Inside Higher Ed+ Job Central+ Job Fair+ JobsinVT+ LatPro+ LinkedIn+ Listserv (Please specify below)+ Monster+ NAFSA: Association of International Educators+ NACUBO+ NCAA Job Market+ NEACAC+ PoliceOne+ Rutland Herald+ Seven Days+ SHRM+ St. Albans Messenger+ Trade Show/Conference (Please specify below)+ Twitter+ UVM Catamount Job Link+ UVM Employee (Please specify below)+ UVM Employment Web Site+ Vermont JobLink+ VermontJobs.com+ Vermont Library Association+ Women in Higher Education+ Workplace Diversity+ Zip Recruiter+ Other (Please specify below)Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents+ Resume+ Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional Documents+ Curriculum Vitae