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Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM)
Full Time
77392BR
Job Summary
The role of Communications Specialist is multifaceted and requires a broad set of skills, including the ability to multitask and streamline communication operations effectively. Responsibilities include developing and executing a communications plan for both the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center(SCLC) and the Center for Tobacco Research and Education (CTCRE) that maximizes internal and external communications for these two prominent UCSF tobacco programs and their collective expertise. Must have strong analytical, creative, and diverse writing skills. Involves conceiving, researching, writing, editing, and publishing written materials and strategic communications for multiple channels. Ensures alignment of communication strategies across all channels to reflect SCLC and CTCRE business goals and objectives.
Responsible for authoring content, as well as editing and proofreading staff- contributed content to ensure accuracy and consistency in editorial style. As main website administrator, the communication specialist will provide direct content editing, and manage the website contractor to administer and manage permissions and add new functions to the website.
Must have the ability to take initiative and provide solutions and clarity on projects. Works closely with both CTCRE and SCLC Center's leadership to ensure the team achieves and maintains project goals and results and identify and enhance points of synergy between the Centers. Requires excellent relationship building skills, and a team player who can also work independently. While many aspects of the position overlap across the 2 Centers, there are some unique communications needs for each center. The candidate must be able to navigate the common communication needs and the unique need of each center.
***NOTE: This is a hybrid role.
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Department Description
The Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) within the Department of Medicine (DOM) has a wide range of clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. DGIM's mission is to provide high quality and accessible clinical care, medical teaching to physicians in training, and to conduct cutting-edge research in the aspects of health outcomes related to socioeconomic and ethnic factors. The Division has over 75 faculty and more than six independent research groups or programs.
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC), an independent program within DGIM, aims to eliminate disparities in commercial tobacco use and increase the number of providers who help individuals quit. The SCLC drives health systems transformation to promote cessation in disproportionately impacted populations through providing technical assistance, organizing leadership summits, and producing national webinars for education. Established in 2003, the SCLC is a nationally recognized program office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Employee will work under the supervision of Catherine Bonniot, SCLC Executive Director for all duties related to the SCLC.
The Center for Tobacco Research and Education (CTCRE), serves as a focal point for a broad range of research, education, and public service activities for over 70 faculty in 15 departments and all four schools at UCSF. The CTCRE performs cutting edge research that is critical for policies and programs to end the tobacco epidemic and represents the leading scientific voice speaking against those who seek to enrich themselves and undermine science at the expense of human lives.
Employee will work under the supervision of CTCRE Administrative Director for all duties related to the CTCRE.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
007477 COMM SPEC 3
Job Category
Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Full Time
$120k-148k (estimate)
07/25/2023
04/11/2024
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