Job Summary:
The Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as a leader in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of communications and marketing strategies while partnering with Department leadership to support and promote the Department’s values and strategic goals. Keys to success in this position are the ability to lead and nurture a team of communications and writing staff of varied experience levels, supporting their growth and development, while modeling and ensuring continuation of the team’s established service-oriented culture. Strong candidates will be curious and able to learn about complex scientific topics as well as translate them into accessible stories for various audiences; skilled at managing a broad portfolio of communications and marketing assets and products; capable of identifying strategic content areas for focus from within the department’s wide-ranging research and education work; and comfortable working with department leadership to set communication and marketing priorities.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities: Assists with communications strategic planning and execution. Implements communications plans in support of division or unit goals and objectives.
- 30% Assists in the development and implementation of communications focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
- 20% Develops communications campaigns, programs, and/or projects in alignment with strategic objectives
- 10% Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to promote communications in alignment with the strategic plan
- 15% Directs and evaluates communications projects, including the design, production, and delivery of internal and external publications
- 15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- 5% May serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing communications information and representing the interests of the unit
- 5% Writes content for various Department mediums including web, intranet, social, internal and external communications.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Preferred field of study in communications, journalism, English, marketing, business or healthcare field.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
– 5+ years of marketing and/or communications experience in a professional setting
– Excellent writing and editing skills
– Experience managing and leading a team
– Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with effective and strategic use of multiple communication channels and platforms, including digital, print, video, broadcast, public presentations, interpersonal communication, etc.
– Ability to identify content priorities and manage multiple concurrent projects/tasks
– Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Preferred qualifications:
– Knowledge of medical research or experience in higher education academic setting preferred
– Demonstrated experience with large-scale internal communication projects and initiatives preferred
– Experience in tracking, interpreting, and applying insights from marketing analytics preferred
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% – 100%
This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $85,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $85,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.
How to Apply:
The Department of Surgery and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities; and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply Now” button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to this role, and professional writing sample.
You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Robyn Dunkerley
rdunkerley@wisc.edu
608-262-7227
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Comm Assoc Dir(CM048)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/SURGERY ADMIN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
283001-AS