COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

University of Washington

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Posted:
March 21, 2021
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Dermatology Division has an outstanding opportunity for a Communications Specialist, to join our team.

We are looking for someone who has the skills and passion to communicate the depth, breadth and impact of our innovative research, exceptional teaching and specialized clinical work that is improving health care locally, nationally and around the world.  This position is responsible for helping implement a division-wide, comprehensive communication strategy to increase external awareness, strengthen internal communications and ensure consistent and coordinated communication of University, UW Medicine and division messaging. This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of Strategy, Finance and Clinical Programs.

Position Complexities

The Communications Specialist will be expected to juggle multiple responsibilities, have a high attention to detail, work effectively as part of a team, and be able to prioritize work, build relationships across multiple units and projects, and serve as a source of expert advice.

Position Dimensions

This position is responsible for helping implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the Dermatology Division. Through communications vehicles such as the division websites, social media, newsletters, fact sheets and flyers, the Communications Specialist will represent both the Division and the UW to other institutions and to the broader public. A successful candidate will significantly affect the reputation of the Division, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and UW.

Responsibilities

Web and social media communications

  • Develop and prepare written content for 3 websites on the Department of Medicine (DOM) web framework, including conducting interviews with faculty, staff, trainees and students; writing stories and news articles; updating event listings; and monitoring websites to maintain fresh content.
  • Lead the revamp of the Division website affiliate sites including a change in platforms and learning new design
  • Work with DOM web manager and Division communications Manager to set development and content priorities for Division websites
  • Train content editors on creating and editing content using our Drupal web framework, visual design and working with images, communication best practices, and writing for the web
  • Manage, monitor and grow our social media presence to raise awareness of Division activities, acknowledge our partners and drive traffic to the Division websites.
  • Stay current with the latest social media best practices and technologies
  • Manage the Division events calendar and work with Division team members to promote events

    Internal & external communications
  • Produce, write, and edit stories that inform and engage our various audiences
  • Draft communication materials on behalf of the Division Head
  • Lead Division Communications Committee meetings
  • Collaborate with communications manager to develop key messages and help shape Division communications messaging to promote the Division's mission and activities
  • Represent Division communication activities at communication and web services meetings.
  • Managing internal content on the SharePoint intranet platform
  • Manage department communication distribution lists
  • Manage digital signage
  • Manage communications for our Grand Rounds speaker presentations
  • Provide counsel and advice to faculty and staff on appropriate marketing and communications strategies
  • Develop and customize communication templates
  • Develop new communication channels for strengthening internal communications
  • Advocate for best practices
  • Create marketing and communications materials such as brochures, flyers, postcards
  • Create visual content, which may include photographing events; producing, shooting, and editing short, informal videos and/or illustrating concepts through graphic design and infographics
  • Manage donor and alumni communications
  • Travel to events to capture content
  • Provide program-specific support

    Faculty Support Assistant
  • Create and maintain requirements for the Humanities Pathway, and track student assignments on Canvas
  • Set up and maintain a calendar with reminders and emails for the annual cycle of the Humanities Pathway
  • Manage Humanities Pathway mentors
  • Maintain Resident schedules at Roosevelt Clinic
  • Coordinate and maintain professional memberships and licensures for the Dermatology faculty
  • Working with Dermatology faculty, assist and coordinate with publication submissions
  • Maintain curricula vitae for faculty members as needed and insure updates are posted on the Division website
  • Provide Dermatology faculty assistance for travel, meeting registrations and reimbursements as needed

    Other duties as assigned

    As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
    REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in communications, journalism, science writing, or related field.



    Additional Requirements:
  • Superior writing and editing skills for a broad spectrum of communication channels
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department leaders, partners and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a spokesperson on behalf of department activities
  • Demonstrated experience in setting website and content development priorities
  • Experience managing social media channels in an organizational setting
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, supervise, and exercise good judgment in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with personal computing environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and navigating the Internet.
    Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

    DESIRED

  • Experience in higher education, and/or health care
  • Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
  • Experience editing a website using WordPress and/or Drupal
  • Interest/experience in visual design, content layout, photography, videography Interest/experience in visual design, content layout, photography, videography

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Application Process:
    The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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    About University of Washington
    Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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