UCSD Jobs – DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Job Description:

The Director of Communications is a newly created, dynamic role that will develop and operate a comprehensive internal and external communications, marketing, and public relations program for the School of Medicine. This position will work collaboratively with School of Medicine leadership and University Communications to devise, communicate, and implement communications strategies. This position reports directly to the Senior Executive Director of Public Relations and to the Dean of the School of Medicine. Provides the full range of communications services and advice to the Dean and School, often working closely with the Dean’s Chief of Staff. Develops communications strategies to meet the needs of the School, in coordination with University Communications and in sync with Health System Communications. Supports the goals and objectives of the University Communications strategic communications plan and maintains editorial and brand standards. Works with others across the School including education programs, organized units, and research groups and with others in Health Sciences, Development, Advancement, and Alumni Services. Provides direction and guidance of day-to-day communications to School of Medicine communications team members.

Job Requirements:

• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas, thoughts, complex problems and position statements.
• Must possess a strong portfolio of interpersonal skills: ability to interact with tact and diplomacy with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and organizational levels, ability to constructively handle complaints, ability to be flexible, to work collaboratively and to listen well and engender trust.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and the most appropriate and effective applications.
• Solid skills to create, develop and implement comprehensive long and short-term strategic communications plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area with five (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience/training.
• Exceptional ability to determine and market and news worthiness of a story and place it with regional, national and international media.

Job Details:

Company: UCSD

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Plano, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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