Communications Coordinator - Dept of Surgery
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- 16 hours ago Post Date
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- 25004382 Requisition #
The Communications Coordinator plans, develops, and supports implementation of communication and promotional efforts that advance the people, programs, events, strategies, and goals of the Department of Surgery using innovative materials and methods, including print, digital, video, broadcast, social media, public events, displays, exhibitions, and news releases. This position supports department faculty, staff, and trainees in the development, drafting, editing, and submission of articles, presentations, posters, and grant proposals/applications, including oversight and coordination of department website(s) and other digital outlets and assets. Communications are focused on target audiences, including but not limited to faculty, staff, students, academic and community-based care providers, patients, prospective applicants and trainees, alumni, current and prospective donors, professional and industry partners, and other external and internal audiences and stakeholders.
- In conjunction with department leadership, develop and support implementation of a communication strategy to advance the prominence and reputation of the department.
- Collaborate and coordinate efforts with Marketing and Communications central team, web developers, and print services, as well as other inter- and intra-departmental stakeholders.
- Identify strategic themes/messaging; research, interview, write, and edit original and creative content on behalf of the department for a variety of uses and audiences.
- Engage with faculty, trainees, and staff to develop communication pathways for news and other features.
- Prepare timely, engaging copy and graphics for newsletters, announcements, notifications, brochures, email broadcasts, social media, and web publication.
- Edit materials for style, spelling, grammar, accuracy, and appropriateness.
- Take high-impact photos, edit, integrate into communication strategies, organize, and properly archive/store along with other digital media.
- Interact in ways that enhance relations with various stakeholders including alumni, physicians and physicians-in-training, non-physician clinicians, donors, patients, and the general public.
- Interview experts and other individuals on topics of a medical, scientific, or technical nature in conjunction with the preparation of releases, articles, etc.
- Support public relations activities for departmental functions and events.
- Contribute to the department's outreach goals and presence in social networking sites, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and similar community sites.
- Use judgement, creativity, and resourcefulness in identifying, securing, and managing necessary services, materials, and partnerships for completion of projects on time and with top-quality results.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment as a member of a team.
Department of Surgery: The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Surgery is committed to saving lives and improving our patient's quality of life through excellent surgical techniques and extraordinary patient care. Our surgeons and medical professionals address a wide variety of complex medical issues, from matching donors with recipients in the Organ Transplant Center to providing continuous care for both adult and pediatric trauma victims in the state's only designated Level I Trauma Center and certified regional Burn Treatment Center.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location: UI Health Care Medical Center University Campus
Pay Grade: 3A Pay Structure
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit UI Health Care Benefits.
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public health, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1-3 years of professional work experience in writing, editing, and publishing.
- Minimum 1 year of experience planning and using social media strategies to achieve communications, marketing, and public relations program goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to quickly compose communications and grammatically correct documents in a concise, logical, and organized manner.
- Ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in software applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable photo/video and graphic design programs.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of editing and publishing.
- Knowledge of electronic publication layout, production, and printing requirements.
- Familiarity with web-based tools for development of website content.
- Occasionally requires attendance at meetings, functions, or events outside of normal business hours such as evenings and weekends.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to design and develop web pages and/or social media content that is graphically pleasing with content that is easy to comprehend by a variety of audiences.
- Reasonable knowledge of terminology, methodology, and techniques in one or more related fields.
- Experience with academic settings and interests.
- Experience with and knowledge of graphics programs.
- Experience with website maintenance.
Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Katie Pontious-Vanhxay at (319) 384-6144 or Katie-Pontious-Vanhxay@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
