POSITION OBJECTIVE
In collaboration with the executive director and dean, the internal communications manager will support the School of Medicine's leadership by developing and executing an annual communications plan that clearly conveys priorities for the school and the university; celebrates achievements among its faculty, staff and students; and keeps the community informed of significant developments across the school.
The manager is responsible for identifying news opportunities and sharing them through articles in school and university communications vehicles (e.g. dean's messages and newsletters) as well as through the school's social media pages and website.
Through these activities, the manager will advance efforts to help engage and inspire stakeholders, an element essential to the School of Medicine's ongoing progress.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CONTACTS
Department (School of Medicine): Frequent contact with dean, dean's office staff, and faculty leaders; regular contact with faculty, staff and students. Occasional contact with alumni.
University: Frequent contact with executive director, regular contact with other UMC staff. Occasional contact with other schools' faculty, staff and students.
External: Infrequent contact with peer organizations and networks.
Students: Some interaction with students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5 years of communications experience, preferably including time within higher education settings.
Education/Licensing: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment (hybrid work option available).
This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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