Marketing/Communication Specialist

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics. You will craft and execute content across platforms to raise awareness of clinical services, research, and education, while engaging donors and community partners.

The role requires strong writing and storytelling skills, collaboration with diverse partners, and the ability to drive mission-driven communications to connect families with vital care and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field.
• Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
• Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communications initiatives for the Developmental Pediatrics division.
• Enhance awareness of clinical services, research programs, educational activities, and community outreach.
• Promote division achievements and strengthen stakeholder engagement to support fundraising and development efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, institutional partners, donors, and community stakeholders to connect families, healthcare professionals, and donors with the division's work.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Storytelling

Content creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field

48 months of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Pay Range: Targeted Salary up to $24.18 hourly, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly organized Marketing and Communications Specialist to support and advance the division's mission of improving the health and well-being of children with developmental, behavioral, and learning differences. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communications initiatives that enhance awareness of the division's clinical services, research programs, educational activities, and community outreach efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a talent for storytelling, and experience creating engaging content across multiple platforms. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, institutional partners, donors, and community stakeholders, the Marketing and Communications Specialist will help promote the division's achievements, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support fundraising and development initiatives through compelling, mission-driven communications. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping connect families, healthcare professionals, donors, and community partners with the vital work being accomplished in Developmental Pediatrics.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field.
• None.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes