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Organization:

VMAC

Job Summary:

The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimers Center is searching for a Lead Communications Specialist with a passion for impactful storytelling and strategic digital engagement. Under occasional guidance from the Center Director and program leadership this role offers the opportunity to develop communications strategies and materials that bring attention to cutting-edge Alzheimers research. High-level responsibilities are focused on facilitating digital engagement; planning curating and publishing social media content; and managing public relations efforts.

The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimers Center houses an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians engaged in ground-breaking research to discover the root cause of Alzheimers disease. The Center is highly collaborative and this position requires flexibility creative thinking high attention to detail and commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with care. Successful applicants will enjoy working in a fast-paced scientific environment with colleagues and participants from diverse backgrounds.

REQUIRED:

- Bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience
- Exceptional organizational verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
- Proficiency in Canva
- Proficiency in Emma or similar email software
- Experience with health/science communications event management website maintenance and community relations is ideal.

Your work will largely be performed in our Crystal Terrace office located at 3319 West End Nashville TN with occasional option to work remotely and you will work Monday-Friday standard daytime business hours.

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Primary Responsibilities

o Lead Communications Strategy and Execution: Direct the creation and execution of communications efforts including but not limited to monthly community and faculty newsletters website social media academic and community events donor communications and public relations.

o Expand Digital and Community Engagement: Grow the Centers digital audience to support study recruitment clinical trial participation and community outreach objectives.

o Create and Maintain Communications Assets: Develop and manage print digital and infographic materials to enhance program visibility including the annual impact report press releases talking points digital graphics event flyers and posters and PowerPoint presentations for scientific and lay audiences.

o Support Team and Program Growth: Guide team members by delegating tasks as appropriate providing feedback and seeking stakeholder input to improve processes and outcomes.

o Promote Inclusive and Professional Environment: Foster a culture of trust and inclusion by demonstrating cultural competence seeking self-development opportunities and maintaining open and honest communication.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Documentation & Writing Skills (Expert): Is a recognized expert and authority in patient relations documentation. Occupies the position that is the last internal resource for support or direction. Expected as a result of the position to have the ultimate knowledge control influence and/or jurisdiction in patient relations documentation. Demonstrates documentation industry leadership in outside professional organizations and forums. Takes a lead role in developing documentation best practices for the organization. Has successfully completed training resulting in advanced certification and/or curriculum fulfillment.

Networking (Advanced): Build relationships through industry contacts professional organizations and individuals.

Communication (Expert): Clearly effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.

Customer Service (Advanced): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers anticipating their needs remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them responsive to customer needs.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics finance administration legal and community affairs human resources communications and marketing development facilities and many more.

At our growing health system we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelors

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.