Manager, Public & Media Relations
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, International Programs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is currently recruiting for a Manager, Public & Media Relations. This position will provide marketing and communication expertise to Maryland Global Initiative Programs in order to guide local communication and branding of the country offices. This position will be responsible for communicating the mission and vision of the University of Maryland School of Medicine international programs and promote the international work within the organization, externally to funders, and to international global community. The position will be responsible for developing and disseminating visually appealing and concisely written materials for global health delivery, health systems strengthening and implementation science. The position will oversee and optimization of various communication channels and develop materials in various formats including web content, program briefs, blogs, training and presentations.UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.Essential Functions:
- Develop materials targeting various constituents and stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
- Develop a public relations strategies and tactics for represented International Programs.
- Work with the University and country office teams to develop mechanisms to carry out public relations plans.
- Manages standard public relations situations, such as writing and editing, planning special events, working with vendors, handling constituent requests to ensure communications goals and objectives are achieved. Communicates with faculty, staff and students.
- Manages social media and raises visibility on the web.
- Organize global conferences and other events aimed at improving visibility of IHV International Programs.
- Guide and quality country offices communication and public relations delivery.
- Plans and writes stories, drafts news advisories and releases. Stories and articles may appear in publications or on the Web.
- Provide editorial and design support for visually appealing presentations, publications and other program technical documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, or related field.Preferred Education: Master's degree preferred.Experience: Five (5) years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or media, public, or client relations in an academic setting, or equivalent. Prior experience working in public health communication field or global heath communications.Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of work coordination, scheduling, and training of othersKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess a thorough knowledge in the area of public relations and media relations. Able to perform position in compliance with all requirements, regulations, and laws. Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way. Possess excellent communications and consultative skills. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability to network and support effective partnerships with key groups and constituencies.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Demonstrate pleasant and positive interactions with other to meet customer expectations, and provide follow up with customers. Reaches compromise and consensus to influence and negotiate. Remains calm and is able to manage conflict, and works well with a diverse workforce. Approachable style allows others to be open in sharing thoughts and ideas.
- Excellent writing skills and editing skills.
- Proficiency in desktop publishing and other relevant software programs.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Medicine
Job Posting: Jun 28, 2022
Unposting Date: Jul 12, 2022, 10:59:00 PM
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
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Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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