Title: Communications Specialist

Employee Classification: Communications Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity. Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

The Communications Specialist will work under the Project Management Officer of the AIMAHEAD Leadership/Administration Core within the AIMAHEAD Consortium. The Communications specialist will develop and implement strategic outreach and communications plans to increase awareness of the AIMAHEAD initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Social Media platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, WordPress and Adobe Suite; Working knowledge of google suite is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Strong presentation skills. Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze data and prepare presentations and publications
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with External and Internal Program staff and administration, faculty, staff, and students across campus and at other institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS required with a minimum of 3 related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degrees in one or more of the following:
  
  • Journalism
  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Higher Education
• Masters preferred

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Research, write, edit, and proofread stories. Provide timely updates and work collaboratively with the Communications Team.
• Coordinate website editorial content with staff, keep content up to date, and ensure all web pages and documents meet established content standards. 
• Work with leadership to develop key messages and talking points and identify opportunities for positive communications. 
• Develop and maintain stakeholder communications and media lists, as well as a cost-effective and integrated news distribution strategy aligned with key audiences (e.g. Al/ML academics and industry, community health workers, faith based organizations, nonprofits, etc.).
• Develop, edit, and/or write compelling content for online, social media, in person, and in print use, including client stories, fact sheets, op-eds, blog postings, PowerPoint presentations, scripts, speeches, white papers, etc.
• Monitor situations that may adversely impact AIMAHEADs reputation, and, as situations require, recommend and develop an appropriate communications response.
• Coordinate media outreach on new program launches or innovative initiatives, as necessary
• Work with Communications Team to create strategies for social media platforms and create and post content daily, keeping audiences engaged (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube).
• Craft creative, compelling and relevant content for recruitment and consortium growth, i.e. catalogs, brochures, newsletters, postcards, etc.
• Coordinate with HSC Marketing and Communications Department to arrange and facilitate press conferences and media coverage of events, as needed. Coordinate with the HSC Marketing and Communications Department for media outreach on new program launches or innovative initiatives, as necessary. Work with Project Management Office to coordinate communications. Participate in organizing annual meetings and other coordinating center meetings 
• Perform all other duties as assigned 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.