Marketing & Communications Program Manager

Job Description

Oversees the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive communication programs that support the institution's strategic priorities. Manages multiple communication initiatives, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures all outputs are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with institutional goals. Works closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and department staff to maintain a high standard of quality, consistency, and engagement across all communications channels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with appropriate contacts for key programs, departments and other constituents to determine communication goals and objectives.
• Develops and manages the execution of large and small-scale communication plans from initial concept through completion.
• Implements project plans directly related to internal publications that foster positive impressions of the institution and its various brands both internally and externally.
• Manages resources, schedules, financials, and adhere to project management internal control guidelines throughout the full system's life cycle.
• Conducts project meetings and provides on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities, and project milestones.
• Coordinates continual process improvement across cross-functional teams to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Provides functional and project-based direction to staff and vendors.
• Coordinates activities with contracted list of outside vendors.
• Manages planned editorial calendar and grows each calendar as the year progresses to ensure content is connected with broader content plans and editorial calendars.
• Ensures all communications are accurate, easy to understand and meet brand standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Good time management skills, planning, and organization.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; advanced ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently and gets clarification, where needed; responds well to questions.
• Able to write clearly and informatively, adapting to different audience types.
• Proficient in MS Office; Including Word and Excel and have advanced skills in PowerPoint, Publisher (or other desktop publishing software) and SharePoint.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  
  

Education

Bachelors degree in Marketing or a related field is required.

Required Skills

Seven (7) years of experience in marketing, promotion work or public relations is required.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
  
  

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.