Communications Manager (Pharmacy Administration) – HigherEdJobs

Posting Number: req18802

Department: Pharmacy Administration

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1295 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona is seeking an experienced, creative, strategic communications professional to serve as the Communications Manager, responsible for supporting all College of Pharmacy departments, centers, programs, and students. The Communications Manager will be responsible for planning and executing internal and external marketing and communications strategies to help the College of Pharmacy advance its vision, prominently position the College, and reach the College’s goals. As the Communications Manager, this individual will be a member of the Dean’s communication efforts in a highly interactive and collaborative team environment.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Work effectively with college staff, UA Health Sciences marketing and communications staff, the media, internal and external stakeholders, and the public through online engagement, social media, and other appropriate communication channels.
• Oversees all communication strategies and programs including internal and external communications, advertising, marketing, media relations, government affairs, and alumni relations.
• Develop and implement marketing campaigns as needed by College of Pharmacy units to prominently position the college and achieve stated goals.
• Oversee, develop, implement, and evaluate the College’s strategic communications plan.
• Maintain, continuously innovate, and regularly evaluate the College’s website and social media.
• Develop and create messages, articles, announcements, newsletters, marketing materials, brochures, graphics, invitations, publications, white papers, talking points, and scripts while following UA and UAHS brand guidelines.
• Provide event support, marketing outreach, graphic design, photography, and communications strategy support. This position is the contact for the College of Pharmacy media outreach.
• Manage Pharm Talks Program.
• Serve as a member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Develops communications policies and advertising programs, manages College of Pharmacy website and college directory, and manages public relations issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. 
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of managerial experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $65,687 – $85,393

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

9

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

Communications

Job Function

Communications & Marketing

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Natalie Herfurth | nherfurth@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.