COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 16, 2022
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Salary:
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Department of Population Health Sciences is part of the School of Medicine and Public Health at UW Madison. The Department provides leadership and assistance throughout the state and has a long history in providing educational resources and information related to public health and prevention.
The Communications Specialist position supports the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) at the Department of Health Services (DHS) and will work collaboratively with tobacco prevention and control partners to (1) identify and coordinate educational communication strategies that raise awareness of tobacco prevention and control policies and programs and (2) increase awareness, engagement and utilization of the programs. This position will connect the resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison related to health communications, environmental change and public health policy with health professionals, community organizations, and coalitions throughout Wisconsin. This position will provide leadership to the planning and implementation of a statewide communications plan for Wisconsin's tobacco control efforts.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
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
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
3 years of communications experience required.
Prior experience either working at or with an advertising agency is preferred.
Professional health communications experience preferred.
Background or experience in public health and/or tobacco prevention and control knowledge preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with media, marketing and public relations professionals.
Self motivated, organized, systems thinker.
Ability to work concurrently on multiple tasks, projects and assignments.
Ability to work with diverse audiences and multiple stakeholders.
Experience working with short deadlines in dynamic environment.
Advanced knowledge and skill in the use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other Microsoft and Adobe software.
Webpage software knowledge desired.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the '' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor.
Contact:
Nick Harding
neharding@wisc.edu
608-265-3735
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:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A538400-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH INST/PHI
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
264948-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/
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: Aug 16 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 30 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Department of Population Health Sciences is part of the School of Medicine and Public Health at UW Madison. The Department provides leadership and assistance throughout the state and has a long history in providing educational resources and information related to public health and prevention.
The Communications Specialist position supports the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) at the Department of Health Services (DHS) and will work collaboratively with tobacco prevention and control partners to (1) identify and coordinate educational communication strategies that raise awareness of tobacco prevention and control policies and programs and (2) increase awareness, engagement and utilization of the programs. This position will connect the resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison related to health communications, environmental change and public health policy with health professionals, community organizations, and coalitions throughout Wisconsin. This position will provide leadership to the planning and implementation of a statewide communications plan for Wisconsin's tobacco control efforts.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
- 25% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
- 15% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
- 15% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
- 25% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- 20% Serves as contract administrator, providing project management and overseeing the execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
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
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
3 years of communications experience required.
Prior experience either working at or with an advertising agency is preferred.
Professional health communications experience preferred.
Background or experience in public health and/or tobacco prevention and control knowledge preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with media, marketing and public relations professionals.
Self motivated, organized, systems thinker.
Ability to work concurrently on multiple tasks, projects and assignments.
Ability to work with diverse audiences and multiple stakeholders.
Experience working with short deadlines in dynamic environment.
Advanced knowledge and skill in the use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other Microsoft and Adobe software.
Webpage software knowledge desired.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the '' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor.
Contact:
Nick Harding
neharding@wisc.edu
608-265-3735
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:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A538400-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH INST/PHI
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
264948-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/
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: Aug 16 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 30 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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