Manager, Communications and Programming - Military veterans preferred

Manager, Communications and Programming

Job Summary

Executes University communications and marketing strategies for a program or unit. Oversees print and electronic communications, subsequent media promotion, and development of a content marketing plan. Tracks and evaluates marketing strategies. Guides staff. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.

Essential Functions

The Division of Gi & Division of Geriatrics are seeking a Director of Communications and Programming (DCP). This role involves
developing and implementing educational courses, conferences, and programs at local, regional, and national levels, targeting scientists, research teams, physicians, fellows, patients, and families. Key responsibilities include building strong relationships and partnerships with industry and non-profits, managing the division's website, social media, newsletter, and calendar, planning and executing events at national conferences and within the division. The DCP collaborates with the division chief on faculty appointments and promotions, requiring strong writing skills, and works with clinical marketing and practice managers to promote physician and APP practices. Additionally, the DCP partners with the division administrator and division chief on department and university initiatives.
Partnering with the Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences for conference credit
Developing conferences and programs to include obtaining sponsorship, contracting, content development, on site facilitation
Collaborating with the Medical & Health Sciences Foundation on stewardship and fundraising
Managing the division's website, social media, newsletter, and conference calendar.
Planning and executing events at national conferences
Collaborating with the division chief on faculty appointments, reappointments and promotions, requiring strong writing skills.
Working with clinical marketing and practice managers to promote physician and APP practices.
Partnering with the division administrator and division chief on department and university reports and initiatives.

Physical Effort

Partially sedentary with the need to be able to navigate campus, hospitals, and event venues

Lifting moderately >25lbs

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Communications Manager

Job Family: Communications & Marketing

Job Sub Family: Communications

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with ability to flex hours for evening and weekend events as needed. Ability to travel out of town for annual events a must.

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with ability to flex hours for evening and weekend events as needed. Ability to travel out of town for annual events a must.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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