MANAGER-COMMUNICATIONS

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligible

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham's Heersink School of Medicine seeks a Communications Manager to translate unit priorities into clear messaging and manage projects from planning through execution.

The role leads content creation across executive communications, editorial content, and social media, collaborates with University Relations and marketing, and may supervise staff or interns to support communications initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, and four (4) years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily duties for content creation and communications projects.
• Executes communications strategy aligned with the university's external and internal strategy.
• Develops targeted written content for specific school, dept or center audiences.
• Operates as a resource and conducts trainings for other SOM communicators.
• Collaborates 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.
• Manages content workflow and processes.
• May supervise a program or staff member/intern and/or ensure the implementation and success of communications projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Content creation

Executive communications

Editorial content

Social media

Communications strategy

Training

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field

Job description

Job Description - MANAGER-COMMUNICATIONS (T239175)

MANAGER-COMMUNICATIONS - ( T239175 )

Description

The Communications Manager develops and manages communication strategies for a unit. This role translates unit priorities into clear, compelling messaging and manages projects from planning through execution. The role ensures that communication efforts are consistent with institutional brand standards and may provide guidance or coordination for others supporting communication activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages 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
• Executes communications strategy and projects in alignment with the university's external and internal strategy.
• Develops targeted written content for specific school, dept or center audiences, setting best practices and processes in their functional areas.
• Operates as a resource and conducts trainings for other SOM communicators in these specific areas.
• Collaborates 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
• Manages content workflow and processes.
• May also supervise a program or staff member/intern and/or ensuring the implementation and success of communications projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $60,835 - $98,855

Qualifications

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

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.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

310000000 School of Medicine Dean's Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible