Job Description
At UConn Health, the Child and Family Studies Department seeks to fill a grant funded, Special Payroll Communications Specialist position in the A.J. Pappanikou University Program for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD).
PURPOSE OF CLASS:
This position is responsible for the support and development of internal communications, publicity and marketing activities designed to promote programs, events, or services at all UConn Health locations, and serves as UConn Health brand resource in supporting initiatives utilizing multiple forms of media
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the limited supervision of an employee of higher grade
SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
May lead/supervise employees as assigned
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Works with UConn University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) leadership to identify and develop, manage, and implement public educational outreach programs that introduce UCEDD services and provides timely and pertinent education and information; manages, supports, and develops internal/external communications, including newsletters, updates, etc.
Serves as a resource to UConn UCEDD on the development of websites, videos, and print materials in accordance with UConn Health brand standards
Maintain the UCEDD marketing and promotion presence on the various project websites
Utilize brand templates and assist with content development when appropriate;
Collaborate, as requested, with University Communications.
Serve as a resource for faculty and staff to coordinate and manage communication functions and promotional opportunities for the UCEDD and for the Center for Equity
Develops video content, including faculty videos, presenter and student testimonials, and videos intended for the internal audience.
Develops brochures and other print collateral to support campus-specific communications such as brochures, faculty biographical sketches and/or cards, event flyers, maps, etc.
Identifies and manages internal news stories and facilitates coverage, including writing, editing, and publishing to UCEDD updates/AUCD updates/OSEP updates and other appropriate web pages; arranges for photography, video and audio when appropriate.
Maintain and grow a database of newsletter subscribers
Seek out and execute opportunities to enhancing the CT UCEDD public image
Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
Participate in and contribute to regular Center team meetings
Perform all other duties as assigned to support the UCEDD vision and mission
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of marketing and communication methods and procedures.
Knowledge of graphic design and media production; excellent interpersonal skills.
Considerable oral and written communication skills; creative thinking and writing ability; ability to work under pressure or deadlines and conflicting priorities; supervisory ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Seven (7) years professional experience in communications, Public Relations, marketing or public relations.
SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours equaling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's Degree.
A Master's degree in Communications or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the general experience
Preferred Experience:
Experience working on federal and state grants
Experience working with children and families with disabilities
Experience working in a non-profit center based environment and experience with Disabiliity issues.
Special Experience:
Previous experience as a Communication Specialist, Public Relations Officer or a similar role in communications.
Experience with website development and maintenance
*This is a grant funded position . There is no option for remote work. May involve some local travel.
Salary - $42.00 per hour
WHY UCONN HEALTH
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care.
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