Title: Senior Communications Specialist

Employee Classification: Sr Communications Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Center for Health Policy-304800

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Compensation consistent with experience and expertise

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The Center for Health Policy has three pillars: Research, Education and Community. These pillars are underpinned by health equity, the translation of research into policy and the practical and effective implementation of policies related to health. The Center focuses particularly but not exclusively on three broad areas: Tele-mentoring & Workforce Development, Rural Health and Whole Health.

Position Overview

This role will support the spectrum of strategic communication for the center. This includes, but is not limited to: website and social media development and maintenance, communication and relationship building with existing and new partners, community outreach and in-reach, event communications, operational communications for tele-mentoring models such as webinars, podcasts, and ECHO, and conceptualizing and developing new communication materials.

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.
• Ability to synthesize highly technical and scientific data and present it in a understandable format to a lay audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Communications or related field
• Experience with multiple strategic communication methods
• Experience conceptualizing and developing new communication materials

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Management and coordination of strategic communications
• Conceptualization and developments of new communications
• Development and management of social media platforms and websites
• Develop and maintain stakeholder communications
• Develop, edit and/or write compelling content for online, social media and in-person use
• Event planning, promotion and operation communications

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.