MED-CORE-ADMIN-CHAIR

Full Time

76631BR

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine (DOM) seeks an innovative digital communications manager to advance our mission through dynamic support of our communication initiatives, including the development and enhancement of our websites and newsletters. This pivotal role reports to the DOM associate chair for administration and collaborates extensively with various stakeholders and units, aligning with UCSF's established communication frameworks to deliver concise, engaging, and user-centric information. The role demands proficiency in developing cutting-edge digital content and adeptness in both content strategy and project management.
As an adept communications expert, the chosen candidate will craft sophisticated designs and layouts for diverse, complex digital platforms, optimize web presence through SEO, and formulate compelling content strategies for both newsletters and websites.
The role encompasses the creation of newsletters, meticulous website management, and the timely update of both internal and external webpages to accurately mirror the DOM's vibrant activities and programs across research, clinical, education, and public service domains. The digital communications manager will also enhance DOM's digital outreach through effective management of web portals and other online tools designed to propel DOM initiatives.
The ideal candidate will excel in managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and demonstrate a strong initiative, coupled with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants will be asked to present a portfolio showcasing their expertise and accomplishments in digital communications.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCSF. The mission of the Department includes research, teaching, patient care, and public service. The DOM has an annual budget of ~$650M across three sites with ~3,000 employees. The DOM comprises 24% of all UCSF faculty, 29% of the SOM's faculty, and 19% of the SOM budget. For the past 30 years, the DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country, and in the last several years, the department has been the number one recipient of NIH research dollars. The DOM has 17 ACGME and 15 non-ACGME fellowship programs, and its internal medicine residency has consistently been ranked as one of the top programs in the country.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in website content strategy/writing/communications or related area and three or more years of related communications experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of content management systems and / or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs. (e.g. Drupal, WordPress)
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of web design and user experience, including skill to design in an appealing, lively and relevant way
• Thorough knowledge of software programs (e.g. MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Thorough skilll in creating effective web sites
• Thorough knowledge of a variety of programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery)
• Thorough knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, editorial style, and punctuation, including skill to write in a clinical setting
• Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work
• Thorough skills to create clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives
• Thorough understanding of institutional processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications, including web accessibility standards
• Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and / or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities
• Thorough interpersonal communication skills
• Experience using APIs to utilize commercial and open-source software
• Front-end Development programming languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with other professionals such as back-end developers and project managers

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

007455 DIGITAL COMM SPEC 3

Job Category

Marketing / Communications, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm