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Associate Director, Academic Communications

University of North Texas System

Fort Worth, Texas

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Biomedicine, Brand Marketing (Branding), Brand Strategy, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Genetics, Health Science, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plan, Marketing Strategy, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Medicine, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Demands, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Social Media, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Vehicle Driving, Web Casting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Worth, Texas
POSTED
8 days ago

Title: Associate Director, Academic Communications

Employee Classification: Assoc Dir Academic Comm

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean-Pharmacy-300901

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is one of the fastest-growing academic health science centers in Texas. The University currently enrolls 2,700 graduate students who are pursuing degrees in medicine, bio-medical sciences, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, nutrition, lifestyle health, and public health. The University is well-positioned for rapid expansion, matching the growing population and economic vitality of the DFW Metroplex.

Position Overview

Serve as the key communications advisor for the College of Health Professions in all areas of strategic communications, collegiate branding, digital strategy, and marketing. This person is responsible for all communications and marketing initiatives supporting all relevant programs. They are also responsible for providing all communication and marketing support to the units they serve.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of communications, marketing, and branding practices.
  • Skill in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows navigation.
  • Strong business acumen, excellent leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing marketing collateral design.
  • Familiarity with development process for print and digital communications channels, including website and broadcast.

Job Duties

  • Serve as senior communications and strategy officer for the college.
  • Work collaboratively with the Admissions and Recruiting Team to support recruitment marketing initiatives.
  • Support the college by cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders and strategic partners.
  • Oversee robust, integrated strategic communication and marketing plan to achieve colleges objectives.
  • Bring together all facets of strategic messaging, media relations, print and digital communication, issues and crisis management, and messaging with the HSC MarCom Team.
  • Oversee the content of the colleges landing pages on unthsc.edu.
  • Coordinate and maintain an engaging social media program.
  • Participate in special events as needed.
  • Develop and maintain an appropriate system of internal controls for management and measurement of communications and marketing efforts.
  • Represent college on committees as requested.
  • Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal and external mediums.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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