COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 16, 2023
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Salary:
Minimum $44,300 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $44,300 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Job Summary:
The Communications and Events Coordinator is a new position intended to support expansion of the UW Clinical Research Office's (CRO) communications and outreach efforts on the UW campus, to external research sponsors and in diverse community settings.
The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and coordinating participation in one-off and regularly occurring programs and events that align with the CRO communication strategy. This includes ensuring that CRO visibility is consistent with overall messaging, values, mission and strategic goals of our office. The Coordinator will also contribute to the development of communication messaging and marketing materials (print, digital, video, etc.) to various audiences, as well as track the effectiveness of these, as needed.
This position will join a CRO team that collaborates with multiple partner organization representatives to grow and sustain effective relationships and mutually beneficial clinical research goals. The Communications and Events Coordinator is a member of the CRO Communications Team and will report directly to the Clinical Trials Communications Associate Director.
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:
Contributes to the development of public relations strategy, executes public relations campaigns, and coordinates events in support of the institution's strategic 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
Degree focus in communications, journalism, marketing, consumer science or health sciences-related field preferred.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 1+ years of experience in an events management or development, communications, and/or marketing position.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams
- Demonstrated interest in and ability to translate complex scientific concepts for delivery to the general public.
Preferred:
- Experience contributing in an academic health center setting or other complex organization.
- Experience or familiarity with WordPress (website content management system) and social media management.
- Success working to reach goals with a wide variety of individuals from socially and educationally diverse backgrounds and health beliefs.
- Bilingual or biliterate in Spanish.
Work Type:
Full Time: 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
Additional Information:
Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.
How to Apply:
At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.
You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Aisha Liebenow
liebenow@wisc.edu
608-262-5743
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Public Relations Coordinator(CM007)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CLINICAL RESEARCH
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
276134-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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: Mar 16 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Mar 30 2023 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $44,300 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $44,300 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Job Summary:
The Communications and Events Coordinator is a new position intended to support expansion of the UW Clinical Research Office's (CRO) communications and outreach efforts on the UW campus, to external research sponsors and in diverse community settings.
The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and coordinating participation in one-off and regularly occurring programs and events that align with the CRO communication strategy. This includes ensuring that CRO visibility is consistent with overall messaging, values, mission and strategic goals of our office. The Coordinator will also contribute to the development of communication messaging and marketing materials (print, digital, video, etc.) to various audiences, as well as track the effectiveness of these, as needed.
This position will join a CRO team that collaborates with multiple partner organization representatives to grow and sustain effective relationships and mutually beneficial clinical research goals. The Communications and Events Coordinator is a member of the CRO Communications Team and will report directly to the Clinical Trials Communications Associate Director.
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:
Contributes to the development of public relations strategy, executes public relations campaigns, and coordinates events in support of the institution's strategic communication goals.
- 30% Schedules logistics and secures resources for community outreach efforts and campaigns
- 35% Develops, plans, and executes small events or portions of larger events, under general supervision, to advance public relation strategies and initiatives to increase the institutional engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders
- 10% Assists with and advises on web-based marketing and creation of public signage and publications
- 10% Monitors news, press mentions, and media coverage and maintains social media presence as needed
- 10% Develops and edits content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- 5% Assists with and advises on standard internal documentation and publications
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
Degree focus in communications, journalism, marketing, consumer science or health sciences-related field preferred.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 1+ years of experience in an events management or development, communications, and/or marketing position.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams
- Demonstrated interest in and ability to translate complex scientific concepts for delivery to the general public.
Preferred:
- Experience contributing in an academic health center setting or other complex organization.
- Experience or familiarity with WordPress (website content management system) and social media management.
- Success working to reach goals with a wide variety of individuals from socially and educationally diverse backgrounds and health beliefs.
- Bilingual or biliterate in Spanish.
Work Type:
Full Time: 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
Additional Information:
Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.
How to Apply:
At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.
You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Aisha Liebenow
liebenow@wisc.edu
608-262-5743
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Public Relations Coordinator(CM007)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CLINICAL RESEARCH
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
276134-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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: Mar 16 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Mar 30 2023 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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