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Communications Coordinator- Health Communication Specialist - (STA009844)



Coordinates communications activities in support of a university program, including, but not limited to, publications, newsletters, annual reports, web site, and informational and solicitation materials.

  1. Coordinates various communications projects, to include compiling, editing, and layout of materials.
  2. Works with other departments to research, obtain material and organize the content of written communications.
  3. Provides content for regular updates of the program web site.
  4. May be responsible for producing regularly recurring communications such as annual reports, monthly publications or newsletters.
  5. Provides writing and editing services for other communication projects as assigned.
  6. Represents the program at conferences and community events.
  7. Performs other job-related duties as required.


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May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements .

Health Communication Specialist

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the director of UH Wellness, the Health Communication Specialist is responsible for managing and implementing an enrich streamlined comprehensive multidisciplinary student health and well-being communications, social marketing initiatives and social media strategies in relation to the well-being model such as physical, emotional, spiritual, professional, and social. In addition to expanding communication to promote an upstream approach in general for the college campus.

Responsibilities might include
  • Apply best practices in health communication to design and implement materials that promote individual and community health and wellbeing and positive culture change within the campus community
  • Develop and coordinate the production and dissemination of information for the HWB portfolio
  • Develop ideas for written material to be presented in a variety of formats (e.g., flyers, reports, web-based materials, forms, email messages, publications)
  • Design and participate in design of materials
  • Edit and proof materials as final preparation for publication and distribution
  • Implement and share in ongoing development of the health and well-being portfolio web and social media presence
  • Work with vendors and consultants as needed
  • Maintain records and archives, as appropriate
  • Provide consultation to and collaborate with campus partners in developing materials that support their programmatic efforts
  • Design, manage, and evaluate health communication campaigns; use evidence-based strategies including social marketing; determine appropriate channels for different populations and create effective messages that are tailored to the intended audience(s)
  • Conduct research to identify communication goals and audiences, clarify content, and identify appropriate venues and design
  • Ensure consistency of messaging and non-duplication of communication efforts around campus wellbeing, in consultation
Qualifications:

Master’s degree in health communications, public health, health education, journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field plus 2-3 years of work experience developing communication materials in health communications, public relations, journalism, student affairs, or social marketing or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field plus 5 or more years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Skills and Experience Requirements
  • Robust computer skills and advanced working knowledge of web-based technology, social media, survey instruments, graphics, publication and media presentation software (i.e. Adobe Creative suite, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite), as well as competency with web design and development for mobile devices
  • Knowledge of inclusive practices in health communication
  • Work in alignment with SAES and UH communication
Qualifications :

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements .

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