Media and Communications Specialist, SW Institute for Research on Women
Posting Number: req24312
Department: SW Institute for Rsch on Women
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team. SIROW is a resource and research institute that designs, implements, and evaluates community-collaborative projects to improve community well-being. The primary purpose of the Media and Communications Specialist is to establish and implement strategies to enhance the visibility and reach of the 7 Generations Behavioral Health Center of Excellence to ensure that the Center's resources are widely available to behavioral health professionals and others working with American Indian, Alaska Native, and other communities. The Media and Communications Specialist will be responsible for digital content management and development; media outreach and communication; and marketing and branding. The Media and Communications Specialist will work closely with, and in support of the Center of Excellence's Outreach and Training teams.
This position is supported by grant funding.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Digital Content Management and Development
- Actively update and maintain the Center of Excellence website, which may
house on-demand training modules, electronic resources, links to application
forms, calendars, mapping applications, and other information. - Contribute to the development of public-facing tools such as educational
infographics, public service announcements, and/or research briefs and
disseminate them broadly via social media, the Center of Excellence website,
and regular newsletters. - Build and maintain an active social media presence by curating original
content, developing a consistent posting schedule, and identifying creative
ways to optimize visibility. - Contribute to the development and upkeep of a comprehensive electronic
resource library to be housed on the 7 Generations Center of Excellence
website.
Media Outreach and Communication
- Build and maintain a robust email listserv.
- Participate in the development and implementation of an outreach plan to make
10,000 providers per year aware of the Center of Excellence's resources and
training opportunities. - Support the Center of Excellence team with enrolling providers in available
training opportunities, such as webinars, online courses, etc. - Develop and market the application for the 7 Generations Leadership and
Policy Academies to prominent and emerging behavioral health leaders and
professionals within the American Indian, Alaska Native community, and other
communities. - Compose and disseminate newsletters and other announcements that will be
shared with the 7 Generations Center of Excellence listserv. - Cultivate relationships with key players in related fields and
non-traditional partners through digital platforms by following, liking, and
interacting on social media. - Communicate with media outlets about 7 Generations Center
of Excellence activities.
Marketing and Branding
- Develop marketing materials such as flyers and customized promotional items,
as well as tools for enhancing brand recognition, such as templates for
presentations, newsletters, and communication/outreach. - Craft and customize messaging to reach the project's focus population (all
behavioral health providers serving American Indian, Alaska Native communities,
and community members).
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge and competency working with
American Indian and Alaska Native populations. - Ability to recognize and respond to a variety of
perspectives within and across American Indian and Alaska Native communities. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-part
collaborative team, taking into consideration perspectives from the National
Steering Council, internal team members, and federal funders. - Ability to travel on a plane.
- Experience in website development, marketing and
communications, and utilizing web-based learning technologies including webinar
and online meeting platforms. - Experience creating email and social media marketing
strategies and campaigns, including growth strategies to increase outreach and
subscriptions, and associated technologies (e.g., Mailchimp, listservs) - Knowledge of best practices for social media management
and engagement and associated technologies (e.g., algorithms, hashtags,
Hootsuite, etc.) - Knowledge of graphic design principles; skill developing
effective and appealing graphics, and associated technologies (e.g., Canva,
Adobe Suite). - Proficiency in video software, podcast software and
streaming platforms. - Proficiency in web design using WordPress.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel,
PowerPoint, etc.)
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained
through professional level experience - Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience; OR
equivalent combination of work experience, training and/or education. - Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation,
and the ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Communications
Job Function
Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Terry Mullin
mullin@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Required Documents:
In addition to a Resume and Cover Letter, please submit a Writing Sample
Work Schedule and Travel Requirements:
This position requires regular weekday hours and some evenings or weekends. Some flexibility in scheduling is available to meet employee needs, as long as program needs are still being adequately addressed. The position will require extensive travel throughout the United States, with approximately 30% of the time spent traveling out-of-state.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions.
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