COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 8, 2021
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Job no: 232461-AS
Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: SMPH/FAMILY MED/FAMILY MED
Location: Madison
Categories: Communications, Editing, Broadcasting, Media, Event Planning, Program Coordination, Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Marketing, Public Relations
Position Summary:
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) is currently the 4th-ranked Academic Family Medicine Department in the United States. This department is a distinctly large, tier one clinical department in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) based on size, scope, and complexity.
The Communications Manager is holistically responsible for communications for the department, with special emphasis on strategic areas such as, research, clinical programs, education, community health, and internal communications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating, writing and editing publications, external correspondences, e-newsletters, e-mail communications, reports, executive communications, Web-based education content, Web and intranet content, and social media content. Additionally, this position is responsible for the oversight and planning of DFMCH events. This includes, but is not limited to, social, awards, community, educational and internal events. This position works collaboratively with the SMPH Dean's Office and staff at UW Health Marketing and Communications.
Under the direct supervision of the Department Administrator and working closely with the Department Chair, Vice Chairs, and unit directors within the department, the Communications Manager will support advancing the department as a leader in Family Medicine practice, research, residency and education, and community health through its growing, innovative and diverse set of programs, services and collaborations.
This will be achieved by:
- Building and evolving a Branded House marketing strategy that benefits from shared expertise and a consistent set of core resources but also connects with clients, partners, peers, students and community partners in program-specific ways to meet their needs.
- Telling the story of the Department's impact across its service areas. Collaborating with key strategic partners to advance shared initiatives and objectives.
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree required. Field of study in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or
Healthcare field desired.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
- 3 or more years of professional communications and/or marketing experience required, preferably in a medical, research or higher education setting.
- 3 or more years of events planning or event management experience required.
- Experience providing staff support and/or supervisory support within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
- Experience coordinating multiple different internal and external communication channels and projects.
- Proficiency with web content management concepts and systems including experience with social medial platforms and management tools required.
- Demonstrated team skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidate with UW-System Experience (or UW-Madison) experience.
Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience. A minimum of 7 years' experience is required for appointment at the senior level.
Additional Information:
We prefer to fill this position full-time at 100% FTE.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid work status to work in the United States.
Effective January 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be updated to require that positions earning less than $35,568 annually be considered non-exempt under FLSA provisions for overtime (see https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime2019/ ). Based on these rules, if the person selected for this recruitment will earn less than the new salary threshold at January 1, 2020 ($35,568 annually), he/she will be an academic staff non-exempt employee, will be paid hourly, and will receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
To see the principal duties of this position, please click on the "List of Duties" link.
Department(s):
A532000-MEDICAL SCHOOL/FAMILY MED/FAMILY MED
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $45,643 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process.
Contact:
Paige Neumeyer
paige.neumeyer@fammed.wisc.edu
608-890-1740
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
SR UNIV REL SPEC(T54BN) or UNIV RELATIONS SPEC(T54DN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
232461-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Apr 8 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 22 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: SMPH/FAMILY MED/FAMILY MED
Location: Madison
Categories: Communications, Editing, Broadcasting, Media, Event Planning, Program Coordination, Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Marketing, Public Relations
Position Summary:
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) is currently the 4th-ranked Academic Family Medicine Department in the United States. This department is a distinctly large, tier one clinical department in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) based on size, scope, and complexity.
The Communications Manager is holistically responsible for communications for the department, with special emphasis on strategic areas such as, research, clinical programs, education, community health, and internal communications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating, writing and editing publications, external correspondences, e-newsletters, e-mail communications, reports, executive communications, Web-based education content, Web and intranet content, and social media content. Additionally, this position is responsible for the oversight and planning of DFMCH events. This includes, but is not limited to, social, awards, community, educational and internal events. This position works collaboratively with the SMPH Dean's Office and staff at UW Health Marketing and Communications.
Under the direct supervision of the Department Administrator and working closely with the Department Chair, Vice Chairs, and unit directors within the department, the Communications Manager will support advancing the department as a leader in Family Medicine practice, research, residency and education, and community health through its growing, innovative and diverse set of programs, services and collaborations.
This will be achieved by:
- Building and evolving a Branded House marketing strategy that benefits from shared expertise and a consistent set of core resources but also connects with clients, partners, peers, students and community partners in program-specific ways to meet their needs.
- Telling the story of the Department's impact across its service areas. Collaborating with key strategic partners to advance shared initiatives and objectives.
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree required. Field of study in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or
Healthcare field desired.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
- 3 or more years of professional communications and/or marketing experience required, preferably in a medical, research or higher education setting.
- 3 or more years of events planning or event management experience required.
- Experience providing staff support and/or supervisory support within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
- Experience coordinating multiple different internal and external communication channels and projects.
- Proficiency with web content management concepts and systems including experience with social medial platforms and management tools required.
- Demonstrated team skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidate with UW-System Experience (or UW-Madison) experience.
Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience. A minimum of 7 years' experience is required for appointment at the senior level.
Additional Information:
We prefer to fill this position full-time at 100% FTE.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid work status to work in the United States.
Effective January 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be updated to require that positions earning less than $35,568 annually be considered non-exempt under FLSA provisions for overtime (see https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime2019/ ). Based on these rules, if the person selected for this recruitment will earn less than the new salary threshold at January 1, 2020 ($35,568 annually), he/she will be an academic staff non-exempt employee, will be paid hourly, and will receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
To see the principal duties of this position, please click on the "List of Duties" link.
Department(s):
A532000-MEDICAL SCHOOL/FAMILY MED/FAMILY MED
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $45,643 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process.
Contact:
Paige Neumeyer
paige.neumeyer@fammed.wisc.edu
608-890-1740
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
SR UNIV REL SPEC(T54BN) or UNIV RELATIONS SPEC(T54DN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
232461-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Apr 8 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 22 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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