COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER-HSOM

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 52,555 - 85,400; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Communications Manager for the Heersink School of Medicine. This role involves managing content creation and executing communications strategy aligned with university goals. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field and four years of experience.

The position offers a salary range from $52,555 to $85,400, with responsibilities including training staff and collaborating with leadership to enhance employee engagement and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four years of related experience.
• No work experience can substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily duties for content creation and communications projects.
• Develop targeted written content for specific audiences.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen employee engagement.
• Conduct trainings for other communicators.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field

Job description

Job Description - COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER‑HSOM (T237182)

Overview

To manage the daily duties for content creation and specific communications projects, such as executive communications, editorial content, and social media for the Heersink School of Medicine or a department/center. The role may also include supervising a program or staff member/intern and ensuring the implementation and success of communications projects. The communications manager will execute communications strategy and projects in alignment with the university’s external and internal strategy, develop targeted written content for specific school, department, or center audiences, set best practices and processes, and operate as a resource by conducting trainings for other SOM communicators. Collaboration with Heersink School of Medicine leadership, University Relations, and UAB Health System marketing to amplify and strengthen employee engagement, culture, and values is essential. The holder will manage content workflow and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily duties for content creation and specific communications projects, such as executive communications, editorial content, and social media for the Heersink School of Medicine or a department/center.
• Execute communications strategy and projects in alignment with the university’s external and internal strategy.
• Develop targeted written content for specific school, department, or center audiences, and set best practices and processes in their functional areas.
• Operate as a resource and conduct trainings for other SOM communicators in these specific areas.
• Collaborate with Heersink School of Medicine leadership or departmental leadership, University Relations, and UAB Health System marketing to amplify and strengthen employee engagement, culture, and values.
• Manage content workflow and processes.
• May supervise a program or staff member/intern and/or ensure the implementation and success of communications projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field and four (4) years of related experience are required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Salary Range: $52,555 - $85,400

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.