Communications Specialist/Hybrid - 132821
University of California - San Diego Medical Centers | |
United States, California, San Diego | |
Oct 24, 2024 | |
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/28/24. for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/06/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on UC San Diego campus at Student Health Services and remote. DESCRIPTIONThe Student Health and Well-being (SHW) cluster of the UC San Diego, which reports through UC San Diego Health System, plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the expansion/development of a student health and well-being center, and the transformation of existing departments, under the oversight of the executive director, into a cohesive, trans-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services for over 45,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The SHW cluster includes the six departments: Student Health Services (SHS), Health Promotion Services (HPS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), SHW Administrative and Business Operations (ADM), Student Health Analytics and Assessment (SHAA) and Strategic Planning, Innovation, and Research (SPIR). SHW Strategic Planning, Innovation and Research (SPIR)-which includes the Marketing and Communications unit-is responsible for identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, setting and monitoring appropriate goals, and developing and integrating new strategies through cross-functionality within SHW and in collaboration with external stakeholders and campus partners. SPIR also ensures that strategies are both forward-thinking and deeply aligned with the overall University, UC San Diego Health, and Student Health and Well-Being objectives; thus, setting the stage for sustainable success and growth to meet the unique needs of our vibrant and diverse student population, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our dedicated workforce. In addition, SPIR facilitates collaborative research that delivers compassionate, innovative, and transformational care that contributes to the academic success and personal development of all students. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning, Innovation and Research (SPIR) and working in collaboration with the Executive Director of Student Health and Well-Being (SHW), this position provides marketing and communication leadership to the SHW Cluster by working with the communications teams from across campus. The incumbent supports advancement of the SHW's communications strategy, particularly in the areas of internal and external communications, marketing, and public relations and may help support other constituents. The Communications Specialist works with others across the SHW Cluster and with the Health System and University Communications offices, Academic Affairs, Advancement, Student Affairs and Campus Life, and organized units and research groups, and helps implement a comprehensive communications program for SHW with moderately complex communications requirements. The communications program includes written, visual, digital, and electronic communications, including websites, social media, photography, and limited videography. Works with the SPIR Director to develop and execute comprehensive and proactive organizational communication, market branding strategy, and outreach programs. Position includes writing feature stories for campus electronic news; writing and editing content for web, social media, newsletters, brochures, various reports and publications, and information campaigns; managing SHW website and intranet site, and collaborates with the SPIR Director on content for local, national, and international publications and media; drafting talking points and statements for SHW Executive Committee. The incumbent promotes a culture of equity and respect, and superior customer service provided to internal and external constituents and serves as a strong facilitator and liaison to advance the mission and goals of the SHW. The incumbent serves as the day-to-day contact on assigned communications projects, maintains the content and coordinates the scheduling and logistics of all communication flows. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced marketing and communication professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Independently oversees a comprehensive communications program for a unit or school with moderately complex communications requirements. The communications program usually includes written, visual, digital and electronic communications. Works with management to develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategy. Designs and implements information campaigns. All applicants must provide a cover letter in order for your application to be considered complete.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $77,000 - $139,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $36.88 - $66.67 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). |