Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Senior Communications Professional

Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

Lead and provide project management to facilitate specialized multimedia services and coordinating marketing, public relations, and design functions to influence, define and support the UVMCC’s goals. Uses judgment in prioritizing workflow, applying methods, and make decisions related to communications and media processes; conceptualize, design, and determine direction of multimedia projects; develop short- and long-term communication goals; design complex communication vehicles to ensure consistency in promotional initiatives and to advance strategic goals with general guidance.

Provide information to, serve as liaison, and collaborate with internal and external constituents to plan and oversee final production of complex multimedia materials and projects; ensure consistency and quality; independently interpret and relate technical and conceptual information to enhance the cancer center’s visibility and public relations efforts based on a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures; serve as a representative at University activities.

Develop, design and compose internal and external communications (including press releases) that may be of a time-sensitive or highly-charged nature; research and contribute stories and special feature articles for University and cancer center publications; oversee and/or develop on-line communication formats; perform editorial and quality control functions.

Provide and oversee creative design, marketing, and promotions support; develop strategies and project cost analysis; compile and evaluate market research data; analyze effectiveness of multimedia

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in a related or specialized field and five to six years’ related experience. Previous experience in the fields of communications, public relations, digital media environments and/or marketing required. Demonstrated strength in project management. Ability to serve as an advocate and spokesperson for the UVM Cancer Center ( UVMCC ).

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in cancer center communications, work in a complex, matrixed organization or in higher education is desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 08/23/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Communications Professional Sr

Posting Number S5240PO

Department Vermont Cancer Center/55060

Position Number 013437

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

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