SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Job description
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Department of Surgery Chair Office has an open Senior Communications Manager position.
General Responsibilities
- Creates, drafts, and implements a variety of communications and marketing needs/collateral, and/or manages a team member in this function.
- Supports/implements communications and marketing for a variety of platforms including mass email, social media, web, etc.
- Works closely with unit leadership, including chair/assistant/associate dean, etc.
- Manages strategy and implementation for content creation and specific communications projects, such as executive communications, editorial content, and social media for institution/school/department/center.
- Oversee complex priorities and multiple stakeholders (i.e. multiple departments, multiple leaders, multiple centers/institutes).
- Works closely with leadership to determine key strategic areas to be highlighted through communications and develop content campaigns and timelines.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervises at least one team member/intern or key program or priority area/key program/center within institution/school/complex department with numerous divisions/sections.
- Collaborates across the team, including web and design, to offer stakeholders a broad range of communications tools.
- Plans, creates, and oversees the design, content, and production of marketing materials related to corporate communications initiatives.
- Executes communications strategy and projects in alignment with the university’s external and internal strategy, develops targeted written content for specific school, department or center audiences, sets best practices and processes in their functional areas, operates as a resource and conducting trainings for other communicators in these specific areas.
- Promotes communication of key messages and adherence to style guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred
- Previous communication management or leadership experience
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Positive attitude/behavior, with demonstrated flexibility, and a willingness to learn new communication platforms and an exceptional team player.
Salary Range\: $60,835-$98,855
Skills mentioned
The story of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is one of rapid evolution and profound impact, transforming from a modest extension center into a global powerhouse of research and education. While its official establishment as an autonomous institution dates to 1969, its roots run much deeper, anchoring back to the 1859 founding of the Medical College of Alabama and the 1936 opening of the Birmingham Extension Center. What began as a localized effort to provide higher education opportunities has blossomed into Alabama's largest single employer and a premier public research university. Over the decades, UAB has carved out a unique identity, distinct from its parent system, by intertwining academic rigor with a world-class medical center. This synergy has propelled the university to the forefront of scientific discovery, particularly in the fields of medicine, bioengineering, and public health. Today, UAB stands as a beacon of innovation in the heart of Birmingham, driving the region's economic renaissance and serving as a critical hub for healthcare and biotechnology. With a diverse community of over 20,000 students and a workforce exceeding 26,000, the university continues to push boundaries, fostering an environment where groundbreaking research meets real-world application to improve lives across the globe.
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