Health Communication Project Manager

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University seeks a Health Communication Project Manager for Barnes Center at The Arch, a center merging Counseling, Health, Health Promotion and Recreation. This role leads health messaging, campaign development, and internal communications across departments, coordinating with the Student Experience Division Communications team to meet high-volume deadlines.

The position requires 3–5 years in health communication or related fields, a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health communication, health promotion, health education, communications, or a related field required
• Master’s degree in health communication, public health, communications, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in the field of health communication, public health, or communications
• Experience developing and disseminating health messaging and communication campaigns
• Knowledge of best practices for creating accessible media in various formats (digital, print, web)
• Knowledge of best practices for public health communication
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of project management best practices

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Barnes Center at The Arch communication strategy, in partnership with Student Experience Division Communications, including development and evaluation of messaging strategies focused on student health and wellness
• Create social media content; audit and maintain web content; produce newsletter and blog content; coordinate with external partners regarding health information
• Serve as a liaison with the Student Experience Communications team
• Create consistent outreach messaging and training materials for Barnes Center at The Arch staff to utilize when attending resource fairs and presentations
• Serve on Barnes Center and Student Experience committees

Skills

Health communication

Public health

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in health communication/related field

Master's degree in health communication/public health/communications

Tools

Adobe Express

Microsoft Word

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Database management

Job description

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $67,000 - $69,400

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Job Description

Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse University's integrated health and wellness center which incorporates Counseling, Health, Health Promotion and Recreation. The Health Communication Project Manager is a member of the Health Promotion team, reporting directly to the Director. The Health Communication Project Manager is a full-time position that works closely with other Barnes Center at The Arch departments and Divisional Student Experience Communications team to produce clear, intentional, and effective marketing of programs and services, health messaging, and public health campaigns for the student population.
The Health Communication Project Manager is responsible for coordinating internal communication among Barnes Center at The Arch staff, promoting consistent outreach messaging and organization-wide initiative awareness. In partnership with Student Experience Division Communications, this position will be responsible for leading project management across high volume and fast-paced deadlines, including developing and disseminating health communication materials in a variety of print and digital formats (social media, video, training materials, e-newsletters, blogs, website content, digital signage and more). The Health Communication Project Manager will also supervise a Graduate Student Employee.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in health communication, health promotion, health education, communications, or a related field required
• Master's degree in health communication, public health, communications, public administration, higher education administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in the field of health communication, public health, or communications
• Experience developing and disseminating health messaging and communication campaigns
• Knowledge of best practices for creating accessible media in various formats (digital, print, web)
• Knowledge of best practices for public health communication
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of project management best practices

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in creating collaborative relationships
• Understanding of principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, and application of these principles within the context of health promotion and public health
• Understanding of health communication theories
• Excellent presentation/oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: Adobe Express, Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, database management

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Barnes Center at The Arch communication strategy, in partnership with Student Experience Division Communications, including development and evaluation of messaging strategies focused on student health and wellness
• Create social media content; audit and maintain web content; produce newsletter and blog content; coordinate with external partners regarding health information
• Serve as a liaison with the Student Experience Communications team
• Create consistent outreach messaging and training materials for Barnes Center at The Arch staff to utilize when attending resource fairs and presentations
• Serve on Barnes Center and Student Experience committees

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

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About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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