Communications Coordinator Radiation Oncology
Communications Coordinator Radiation Oncology
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Job Description
Department Summary:
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Position Summary:
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Part-Time Communication Coordinator to plan develop implement and evaluate comprehensive communication and outreach strategies that effectively represent the Department of Radiation Oncologys faculty staff programs and policies. The person in this role will help research write and edit content of a technical complex or sensitive nature for publications electronic communications and press releases. You will create and utilize a wide range of media including print digital and social media. These materials that are created will be presented at public events displays and public presentations. The person in this role will also help provide overall management and oversight of the Department of Radiation Oncology websites ensuring content accuracy accessibility and alignment with institutional branding.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policiesand employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Position Responsibilities:
- Identify strategic themes/messaging research interview write and edit original and creative copy on behalf of the Department of Radiation Oncology and for use in presentations electronic publications and communications.
- Engage with faculty and staff to develop communication pathways for news and other feedback.
- Proactively identify appropriate vehicles and venues that will engage key thought leader audiences and advance the reputation of the department.
- Strategically coordinate communication of organizational highlights to internal and external constituents to ensure updates are shared broadly and in a timely fashion.
- Prepare copy and graphics for Web publication.
- Cover and submit copy on medical scientific technical or specialized lectures conventions symposiums and workshops.
- Edit materials for style spelling grammar accuracy and appropriateness.
- Research and prepare appropriate background materials and documentation for multimedia.
- Prepare copy for publication including use of graphic programs and assist with preparation of printing specifications.
- Interview experts and other individuals on topics of a medical scientific or technical nature in conjunction with the preparation of articles.
- Maintain working liaison with University media personnel.
- Provide feature ideas to appropriate department staff and University media personnel.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.
- Edit materials for publication for voice spelling grammar accuracy and audience appropriateness.
Percent of Time: 50% Part-Time
Schedule: Negotiable
Pay Scale:
- Pay Grade: 3A
- Pay Structure P&S: Highlights:
Regular salaried position - benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Required:
Bachelors degree in communications marketing journalism public health or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Required:
Minimum two years of professional experience in communications marketing public relations or journalism.
- Ability to write and edit content demonstrated through web pages published stories and/or communications plans.
- Demonstrated ability to customize content for specific audiences through writing storytelling or other marketing efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently meet tight deadlines multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously.
Exceptional attention to detail including copy-editing and following a style guide.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience creating and scheduling social media posts.
- Experience creating and distributing email newsletters.
- Experience contributing to and using a content calendar.
- Experience with search engine optimization (SEO) writing including familiarity with Google Analytics.
Experience working in higher education government health care or other large complex organizations.
Application Process: To be considered applicants must upload a current resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) which clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
If you have questions please contact Michael Washington at
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
