Administrator

UCSF • San Francisco, CA

5d

About The Position

The Administrator independently oversees a comprehensive communications program for a unit or school with moderately complex communications requirements. The program may include written, visual, digital, and electronic communications. Working with management, the Administrator develops and executes organizational communications and market-branding strategy and designs and implements information campaigns.

At the Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience (Kavli IFN), the Administrator plans, organizes, implements, and manages events and functions, including symposiums, conferences, program events, and community-building activities. The role creates and edits web content and develops and implements scientific communications for the Institute. It also oversees the Institute’s operations and financial management. Kavli IFN is a central organizing force for neuroscience research at UCSF and partner institutions, and is based in the Department of Physiology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of communications, including strategic planning for different media venues, their technical requirements, and effective applications.
• Knowledge of technical applications sufficient to direct technical staff or perform technical work, including design concepts, media, and applications.
• Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, and infrastructure, along with familiarity with current affairs and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
• Skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long- and short-term strategic communications plans.
• Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to deliver messages effectively to target and broader audiences.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication, active listening, and political acumen skills.
• Knowledge of local protocols and channels for internal and external communication.

Nice To Haves

• Academic background and experience in a selected area of research.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Kavli IFN’s financial, operational, communications, and event-planning activities, including program budgeting and accounting processes.
• Work with the Kavli IFN Director to create, develop, and implement long- and short-term strategic communications plans.
• Manage comprehensive written, visual, digital, and electronic communications in alignment with UCSF digital and editorial policies and brand identity standards.
• Create online content for the Institute’s website, social media, and newsletters to highlight the scientific work of the Institute and its members.
• Advise and consult with the Kavli IFN Director on communications, including communications strategies, policy interpretation, and problem resolution.
• Identify communications needs and develop content and processes for organizational improvements.
• Plan, organize, implement, and manage Institute events and functions, including symposiums, conferences, program events, and community-building activities.
• Create and edit web content and develop and implement scientific communications for the Institute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level