Manager Communications - School of Public Health

About the Role

We are hiring a Manager Communications (Full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston. In this role, you will manage communications projects, budgets, timelines, and evaluation; advise leadership on strategic messaging; and develop publications and promotional materials that communicate research findings, recruit students and program participants, engage external partners, and demonstrate the Center’s impact.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project management, project budgets, timelines as assigned, and evaluation of project work.
• Conducts interviews with faculty, staff, and other appropriate sources, such as donors and patients, sometimes concerning sensitive information.
• Works with executive leadership to develop and communicate strategic messages.
• Generates ideas for communication strategies and develops related promotional plans, tactics, and materials.
• Writes news/feature articles for publication.
• Collaborates with others in Public Affairs and managers throughout the university.
• May interact with corporate or community representatives.
• Manages Human Resources activities of the department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or allied field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing, or related field required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off, including holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time (approximately 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Work/life services, including free financial and legal counseling, mental health counseling, gym membership discounts, and more.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and other resources.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Join us and be part of a team that changes the world.