Digital Communication Strategist
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- University of North Texas
- Location
- Fort Worth
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- Academic Affairs, International Programs, Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Digital Communication Strategist
Department:HSC-Ctr f/Diversity & Intn'l Progs-300220
Job Location:Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Salary Information:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) is a nationwide consortium of science professionals and institutions collaborating to provide students and scientists across all career stages of research in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences with enhanced networking, professional development, research resources, and mentorship experiences. The National Research Mentoring Network- Resource Center (NRMN-RC) is housed at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and provides a web-based mentoring tool, www.nrmnet.net, to facilitate real-time mentor/mentee engagement and networking.
Position Overview:The Center for Diversity & International Programs Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Digital Communication Strategist to join our team.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:·Ability to interact with a wide range of UNTHSC personalities •Able to synthesize highly technical and scientific data and present it in a understandable format to a lay audience
Preferred Qualifications:The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree (marketing, communications, or related field).
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to travel to meetings /conferences/events to recruit mentors and mentees to the network and attend NRMN meetings.
•Experience recruiting for non-profit organizations
•Ability to coordinate webinars and virtual events
•Two years of experience with social media or web platforms as well as experience developing content for social media or web.
•Experience with the business application of popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
•Design and photo editing software. Experience developing visual content and taking photos, video editing, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design and video, and photo editing software.
•Experience with Google Analytics.
Monday-Friday, some weekend work may be required.
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Sr Communications Specialist
Physical Requirements:Driving, Writing, Talk or Hear
o:Engage mentees who may have limited access to relevant mentoring resources to connect them to NRMN’s resources.
o:Recruit and retain mentors and mentees from backgrounds underrepresented in the STEM workforce.
o:Provide and promote networking opportunities for NRMN mentees and mentors.
o:Present NRMN data and resources in workshops, meetings, partnership presentations, and recruitment events.
o:Position NRMN as a leader in mentoring in the STEM fields.
o:Educate current and potential members on the use of the network portal.
o:Develop and manage social media strategies that help meet organizational objectives.
o:Establish NRMN’s presence on appropriate social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media/virtual platforms.
o:Create relevant and engaging content for social media platforms daily.
o:Monitor social media accounts for opportunities to engage with the audience and respond to questions and comments in a timely fashion.
o:Use analytics to optimize the content on social platforms & the NRMN’s website.
o:Establish meaningful relationships with partner institutions to aid in developing content and growing NRMN’s social media reach.
o:Explore and implement other online opportunities to expand and promote NRMN such as blogs, electronic newsletters, etc. Find and implement new social strategies, tools, and tactics as they develop.
o:Work closely with the NRMN technology team to represent the communications/product council.
o:Serve as a copywriter for assigned marketing and communications projects.
o:Maintain NRMN marketing website as well as the NRMN Photography Archive.
o:Develop programs such as webinars or online chats to educate members and potential members about the NRMN portal and resources.
o:Attend NRMN networking events to grow the social media audience.
o:Communicate on a daily basis with NRMN leadership, network institutions, and key stakeholders to determine priorities.
o:Work closely with the NRMN technology team to represent the communications/product council.
o:Join and represent NRMN in various committees within the Diversity Program Consortium
Posting Number:S1853P
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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