Sr. Comms. Manager, Team Member Engagement - 141526

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 122 000 - 147 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UC San Diego Health seeks a Senior Communications Manager, Team Member Engagement, to lead internal communications across the health system. You will develop strategic plans, craft content for diverse channels, and coordinate reviews with stakeholders.

You will manage multichannel campaigns, ensure consistent leadership messaging, and support a culture of belonging. Strong writing, editing, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a bachelor’s degree in a related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Demonstrated experience and proven knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of communications technology and the ability to guide technical staff or carry out technical work, including design concepts, media, and related applications.
• Strong understanding of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure, along with awareness of current affairs and issues affecting higher education and/or health sciences.
• Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long- and short-term strategic communication plans.
• Proven ability to advise and support leaders on a wide range of communications needs, from developing effective strategies to responding thoughtfully to sensitive or complex issues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong active-listening abilities and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and project-management skills, with the ability to identify potential issues, prevent problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate protocols and communication channels for engaging with internal and external audiences.

Responsabilités

• Develop internal communication plans and project briefs; drafts and edits content for multiple internal channels; coordinates stakeholder reviews and approvals.
• Build communications within designated digital platforms, including SharePoint and Emma; execute timely distributions that promote awareness and participation.
• Lead the internal communications for annual campaigns including wellness and safety surveys, awards, town halls, and Pride Month activities.
• Prepare leadership messaging and instructional aids for supervisors and managers; execute multichannel campaigns that inform, inspire and encourage action.
• Serve as backup managing editor for the weekly Physician/APP Update newsletter.
• Translate complex information into clear, concise content tailored to diverse internal audiences.

Connaissances

Content creation

Content distribution

Strategic planning

Communications tech

Leadership advisory

Writing & editing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Outils

Emma

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Description du poste

Payroll Title: COMM SPEC 4
Department: VHSCOMM HLTH SCIENCES COMM
Hiring Pay Scale: $121,950 - $147,000 / Year
Worksite: Greenwich Drive
Appointment Type: Career
Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: Uncovered
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#141526 Sr. Comms. Manager, Team Member Engagement

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/22/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Executive Communications, the Senior Communications Manager, Team Member Engagement develops and executes communication strategies that inform, engage and support team members across UC San Diego Health. This role serves as a trusted internal communications partner for teams that lead projects and initiatives that recognize and amplify individual and team achievements, support a safe and secure workplace, and advance belonging and our collaborative work culture.

The Sr. Comms. Manager develops internal communication plans and project briefs; drafts and edits content for multiple internal channels; coordinates stakeholder reviews and approvals; builds communications within designated digital platforms, including SharePoint and Emma; and executes timely distributions that promote awareness and participation.

This position serves as the primary internal communications lead for annual campaigns, including the wellness and safety surveys, Improvement Excellence Awards and Showcase, Safety and Security Town Halls, Holiday Joy events, Pride Month activities, and other efforts that foster connection and belonging among team members across the health system.

Responsibilities include developing promotional content for events, preparing leadership messaging and instructional aids for supervisors and managers, and executing multichannel campaigns that inform, inspire and encourage action. Additional responsibilities include serving as the backup managing editor for our weekly Physician/APP Update newsletter.

The successful candidate will be a strategic communications planner with exceptional writing and editing skills who can translate complex information into clear, concise and engaging content, tailored to drive specific actions within diverse internal audiences. The team needs a new member who has demonstrated experience with the full communications lifecycle (from inception to planning, distribution to measurement) and technical abilities in Emma email distribution, SharePoint, and other Microsoft products.

The ideal candidate possesses strong project management and organizational skills, keen attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires a collaboration mindset, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

This position also serves in rotating emergency response roles, including:

• Serving as the health system's Public Information Officer approximately six times per year for one-week on-call rotations.
• Participating in an on-call rotation supporting Hospital Command Centers during activations and emergency events.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a bachelor’s degree in a related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related experience: Content creation and distribution, including web pages, memorandum, promo copy, and presentation slides.
• Demonstrated experience and proven knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of communications technology and the ability to guide technical staff or carry out technical work, including design concepts, media, and related applications.
• Strong understanding of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure, along with awareness of current affairs and issues affecting higher education and/or health sciences.
• Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long- and short-term strategic communication plans.
• Proven ability to advise and support leaders on a wide range of communications needs, from developing effective strategies to responding thoughtfully to sensitive or complex issues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong active-listening abilities and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and project-management skills, with the ability to identify potential issues, prevent problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate protocols and communication channels for engaging with internal and external audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience with internal employee communications.
• Previous experience working in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, government, OR other highly regulated organizations.
• Ability to measure, analyze, and translate communications content performance.
• Familiarity with digital communication platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Emma.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Asana to manage and report progress on multiple projects.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• This position requires participation in the on-call rotation for one week (Wednesday through Wednesday) approximately 5 to 6 times per calendar year.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below is UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace