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, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

The Communications Specialist for the Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) will be responsible for the development and execution of all internal and external communication efforts under the supervision of the Vice President and Regents Professor, Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable public speaking
• Editorial Skills: proofreading, editing, writing, formatting and layout
• Graphic Design Skills: data figure creation, image creation, logo creation, flyers/brochures, posters (marketing), posters (research), presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following: Public Relations, Journalism, English, Library Science, Information Science, Communications, Marketing
• Master’s degree in one or more of the following: Public Relations, Journalism, English, Library Science, Information Science, Communications, Marketing
• 3-5 years of experience (can combine education and work experience)

Job Duties:

• Create content for social media, email marketing, website, and internal communication efforts. Collaborate with various project directors to ensure all projects are represented.
• Develop and manage Social Media content calendar and engagement strategy.
• Develop and manage email marketing strategy.
• Ensure the IHD website is updated and maintained on a regular basis. Wordpress experience is a plus.
• Writing/editing news stories. Assisting in the development of academic products, grant submissions, publications, poster presentations, and conference presentations May include graphic design, charts, graphs, formatting.
• Development of promotional material, i.e., flyers, posters, brochures, research presentation posters, and logos.
• Collaborate with the Office of Marketing and Communications on various projects.
• Define, monitor and assess key performance indicators for each communications channel.
• Develop an understanding of short- and long-term department goals and planned initiatives.
• Other administrative duties.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.