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Communications Specialist
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Position Number: 1679138
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Communications Specialist

Job Opening ID: 180023
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: School Pub Health
Department: Hlth Behavior & Hlth Ed Dept
Posting Begin/End Date: 10/23/2019 11/06/2019
Salary: $53,550.00 $62,000.00
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Communications & Marketing

How to Apply
Please include a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and your experience in communications and a writing sample demonstrating your writing style for online content.

Job Summary
The National Center for School Safety (NCSS) seeks a motivated and qualified candidate to lead communications and dissemination for NCSS. The Communications Specialist will work collaboratively with NCSS leadership to develop a communications strategy for NCSS. They will coordinate the communications team to implement the communications plan and develop engaging communication content and materials (e.g., website content, brochures, data briefs, blogs, newsletters, and social media). They will coordinate monthly webinars for the Center. The Communications Specialist will also work with the training team to assist with the development and dissemination of training materials.

About the Department: Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students and staff of the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education work in the pursuit of equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, and empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

Responsibilities*

Develop and implement external communications, marketing, and outreach strategies for the National Center for School Safety (NCSS) and affiliated projects, including communications through the NCSS website, social media, and media sharing sites
Coordinate monthly webinars on school safety topics and priorities
Write effective and engaging content for the website, social media, training materials, newsletters, blogs, brochures, and reports
Create and maintain a documentation system to track all communications-related activities and prepare reports on communications for research sponsors
Prepare and report on analytics metrics for continuous improvement of external communication efforts and campaigns

Required Qualifications*
Minimum required-Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field and 1-3 years experience in communications or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent writing skills. Demonstrated experience writing accessible and engaging online content for multiple platforms (e.g., blogs, social media). Experience with media relations and writing press releases. Ability to translate research findings for general audiences. Knowledge and experience with graphic design. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Interest in school safety, positive youth development or related fields.

Additional Information
This position is term-limited through 08/31/2022

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/180023/communications_specialist