Communications Specialist/Hybrid

University of California • San Diego, CA

437d • $76,710 - $138,674

About The Position

The Communications Specialist at UC San Diego plays a pivotal role in enhancing the communication strategies of the Student Health and Well-being (SHW) cluster. This position involves working collaboratively with various departments to develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication initiatives that promote a culture of wellness among students. The role encompasses internal and external communications, marketing, public relations, and the management of digital platforms, ensuring that the messaging aligns with the university's objectives and supports the diverse needs of the student population.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Seven years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong skills in strategic planning for various media venues and technical aspects of communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in graphic design, website management, and social media platforms.
• Experience in developing comprehensive long and short-term strategic communications plans.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with videography and photography.
• Knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and health sciences.
• Familiarity with equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide marketing and communication leadership to the SHW Cluster.
• Support the advancement of SHW's communications strategy, focusing on internal and external communications, marketing, and public relations.
• Implement a comprehensive communications program for SHW, including written, visual, digital, and electronic communications.
• Manage the SHW website and intranet site, ensuring content is up-to-date and relevant.
• Draft talking points and statements for the SHW Executive Committee.
• Write feature stories for campus electronic news and edit content for various publications.
• Collaborate with campus communications teams and external stakeholders to enhance communication efforts.
• Develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree