Communication and User Engagement Specialist

Communication and User Engagement Specialist

Job no: 529097
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Operations/Infrastructure, Research/Scientific/Grants, Earth Science, Public Policy and Planning, Planning/Project Management

Department: CAS Earth Sciences
Appointment Type and Duration: Funding Contingent (Faculty, Research OAs), Ongoing
Salary: $45,000 to $58,000
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins (updated)
Immediately; to ensure consideration, please apply by April 15, 2022. Position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Department Summary
The Department of Earth Sciences is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in a wide range of fields in Earth and Environmental Science. The Department includes approximately 30 faculty (including TTF and NTTF), many of whom have large research grants, 52 graduate students, 90 undergraduate majors, ten research associates, ten post-docs, two classified employees, eight student employees, emeritus faculty, and various visiting professors, courtesy professors, and career and adjunct instructors.
Position Summary
The Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon, Department of Earth Sciences seeks a skilled organizer and communicator to support our mission of developing a real-time, multi-hazards warning system. Based in Eugene, OR, this position engages end-users of the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning system in Oregon, which serves to increase public safety and resiliency.

We seek an individual to educate, recruit, and manage system end-users. Under the supervision of Oregon Hazards Lab management, this position oversees the development and organization of end-users and end-user resources. This individual must have strong written and oral communication and management skills, since they will work with many stakeholders and manage large end-user datasets. We value the capacity to work independently with minimal direct supervision in a highly coordinated fashion within a collegial team. The position involves coordinating with local, state, tribal, and federal agencies and scientific colleagues throughout the US to define and employ best practices, and to communicate technological, science-driven systems.
Minimum Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Natural Science or equivalent fields.
  
• Two years' experience in a position involving technical communications.
  Professional Competencies
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; proven written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
  
• Strong time-management, prioritization, organization and planning skills.
  
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.
  
• Demonstrated ability to learn, research, and apply new approaches and solutions to problems.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with culturally diverse staff and clients.
  
• Proven ability to work well both autonomously and in a team-oriented group.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Familiarity with earth science subject matters.
  
• Experience with website development.
  
• Experience with databases/contact management programs.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
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