Communications Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012![University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Position: #00823213 - Requisition: #34667
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is looking for a Communications Specialist to join a growing team, based on the University of Colorado's preeminent academic medical campus. Recently ranked #7 Best Family Medicine Programs by U.S. News, the DFM seeks a creative, skilled, and energetic individual to join our communications team as a full-time Communications Specialist. Someone with a broad range of skills and a desire to put them to work to demonstrate the impact of our cutting-edge family medicine care, research, innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation and Management:
Collaborate with subject matter experts to promote academic achievements, research initiatives, and institutional developments. Identify and write compelling news stories for sharing within the department, the university, and on national platforms (as appropriate).
Provide consistent messaging, tone, and branding for internal communication channels.
Event Management:
When provided with speaker names, as sourced by Program Manager and EA to the Chair, administratively coordinate calendar invitations, email invitations, rooms, catering, etc. for two sets of departmental cornerstone events/meetings.
Social Media Management:
Creates audience-centered, meaningful and engaging LinkedIn content
Monitors external responses across various social media platforms, responding when appropriate
Maintains a list of CU Anschutz-affiliated accounts, identifying and communicating with account managers as needed
Collaboration and Best Practices:
Steward the internal annual events process.
Build and maintain relationships with DFM faculty and staff.
Collaborate with Anschutz Medical Campus, DFM clinics and others as appropriate.
Identify and implement best practices regarding news and social media communication practices, strategies and tools.
Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into all communications endeavors.
Work Location:
Hybrid
- this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.
The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is dedicated to "helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:
Patient Care - Providing outstanding care to patients.
Education - Training the family medicine and primary care workforce.
Research - Creating and disseminating new knowledge.
Communities - Connecting with our communities to achieve health equity.
Diversity & Health Equity - To build and foster a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public or media relations, event planning, journalism or other related fields from an accredited college or university.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. A master's degree in a directly related field from an accredited institution may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Two (2) years of professional experience working in communications, event planning, journalism, or marketing field(s).
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional training/professional development in the following areas: graphic design, video editing, photo editing, and newsletter writing.
Communications experience in a university, academic medical center, and/or large hospital system, or health care environment.
Experience with eComm or similar email marketing platform.
Experience with events and meetings management.
Project management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of corporate communication principles, including messaging, branding, and company culture.
Knowledge of employee engagement techniques and practices to promote a positive work environment.
Excellent written communication skills, short-form creative writing skills, copy editing, and proofreading.
Adaptable self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with team members.
Ability to identify and tell a story both with written word and through visuals.
Ability to lead internal communication initiatives and driving positive change.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
Strategic and creative skills and abilities.
Exceptional independent writing skills and experience in developing clear, concise, and key message-focused communications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.
Excellent knowledge of editing and grammar, including AP style.
Ability to translate abstract concepts into impactful written materials.
Ability to express consistently the voice of a brand/person.
Organized and dependable.
Ability to multitask, work quickly and effectively, and manage numerous deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
Dedication to producing excellent work and excellent customer service.
Familiarity with content management systems and basic graphic design principles.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize timelines and ensure on-time deliverables.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1.
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2.
Curriculum vitae / Resume
3.
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.
4.
Those selected for interviews will be asked to provide writing samples which may include:
Professional newsletters
News stories
Writing samples
Relevant communication materials
Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon,
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until August 28 th , 2024.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as
$54,254 - $63,478 .
The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
QualificationsApplication Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category : Communication
Primary Location : Hybrid
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule : Full-time
Posting Date : Aug 23, 2024
Unposting Date : Aug 29, 2024, 5:59:00 AM
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email:
Position Number: 00823213