Associate Director, Public Affairs (College of Medicine-Phoenix)
- Employer
- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Department:COM Phx Campus Administration
Department Website Link:Location:Greater Phoenix Area
Address:475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights:Note: Effective 01/05/2021 this requisition has been updated to reflect the remove of the furlough program.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is changing the way medical education and research are conducted. As an academic medical center, we are reshaping health care through innovation and collaboration with diverse teams.
We believe that our faculty, students, staff and alumni create our brand - with each project, each interaction, each communication and each discovery. Experience and innovation are critical to the college in regards to not only our students but also our staff, faculty and clinical partners.
The Associate Director, Public Affairs will design and implement strategies that cultivate our relationships with media, engage our target audiences and elevate our brand awareness. As the chief storyteller, you will write effective press releases, engage media to drive earned placement in relevant publications, prepare faculty for interviews both on and off camera, and use innovative ideas to drive PR initiatives that will achieve long-term success. You will coordinate with internal teams to maximize brand consistency in all communication efforts. You will promote and maintain a positive image of the college, serving as spokesperson when needed. Ultimately, you will help establish the college as a leading academic medical center on local, regional and national levels while ensuring strong online and offline brand presence.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Create public relations and communications strategy, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media, government and industry leaders, manage content creation and editorial services, track and influence media coverage. Nurture relationships with faculty and develop understanding of their expertise. Maximize brand presence through earned media and serve as media spokesperson.
- Develop communications policies and crisis communications to manage public relations issues as needed.
- Provide day-to-day coordination with news media, author effective pitches and press releases for distribution to local, regional and national media sources, respond to media inquiries by identifying experts and arranging interviews. Arrange news conferences and other media events.
- Develop internal communications projects including the dean’s message, faculty announcements, statements, newsletter, calendar releases and social media content. Manage content creation, editorial services, write news and feature articles for internal and external publications.
- Manage and coordinate activities of public affairs staff. Support their professional relationships with media and leaders from the college to maximize media placements. Ensure brand consistency in all communications.
- Integrate communication distribution to multiple channels to expand the reach of storytelling efforts, including social media, web content, professional publications and news media.
- Work cross functionally with UAHS Communications to elevate the reach and influence of communications on behalf of the college.
- Provide planning and coordination of public and community outreach events to increase awareness of the College of Medicine - Phoenix, including Mini Medical School, Connect2STEM, campus town halls, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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:$59,828 - $86,417 annually, Depending on Experience.
Compensation Type:salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade:10
Career Stream and Level:M2
Job Family:Communications
Job Function:Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required::Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:1
Target Hire Date:11/1/2020
Expected End Date:Contact Information for Candidates:
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources
- HR-PHX@arizona.edu
8/18/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
References: Please list 3 professional references including address, title, phone and email address.
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Organization
As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.
As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.
Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.
We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.
As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
Who We Are
Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:
Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.
Compassion: Choose to care.
Exploration: Be insatiably curious.
Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.
Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.
Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)
Where We Are
Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
Diversity Profile
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.
The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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