Strategic Communications & Operations Administrator

UC San Francisco (UCSF); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavli IFN at UCSF seeks a detail-oriented Administrator with a strong background in scientific communication to plan, coordinate, implement, and manage events and programs. The role emphasizes content development for websites and communication platforms, and implementing strategies to enhance visibility and engagement with audiences.

The successful candidate will oversee operational and financial management, ensuring administrative processes, events, communications, and financial activities run

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience/ training.
• Knowledge of strategic planning for media venues and technical requirements for events.
• Ability to direct technical staff or perform technical work related to design concepts and media.
• Familiarity with higher education or health sciences organizations and current affairs.
• Ability to develop and implement long- and short-term strategic communications plans.
• Ability to advise management to ensure messages reach target audiences.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communications and political acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long and short-term strategic communications plans with management and clients.
• Manage comprehensive communications programs across written, visual, digital, and electronic channels.
• Advise with department/college administration on communications strategies and policy interpretation.
• Ensure high-quality communication products within budget and time constraints.
• Identify organizational communications needs and design content/process improvements.
• Oversee Kavli IFN's financial and administrative operations including budgeting and events.
• Collaborate with the Kavli IFN Director on strategic plans and priorities.
• Manage content across websites and social media to highlight research and programs.
• Provide guidance on messaging, policy interpretation, and dissemination of information.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content development

Event coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree / equivalent experience

Job description

Kavli IFN at UCSF seeks a detail-oriented Administrator with a strong background in scientific communication to plan, coordinate, implement, and manage events and programs. The role emphasizes content development for websites and communication platforms, and implementing strategies to enhance visibility and engagement with audiences.

The successful candidate will oversee operational and financial management, ensuring administrative processes, events, communications, and financial activities run