Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine[R0151723]
About The Position
The Communications Specialist supports the UNLV Academic Health Initiative and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine by planning, developing, and implementing strategic communications that highlight academic health priorities across the institution. The incumbent produces written, visual, and digital content that translates complex healthcare and scientific information into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences. This position collaborates with communications professionals across UNLV’s health sciences schools, as well as with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Marketing & Communications Department and is housed within the school of medicine’s marketing and communications department. This role contributes to institutional goals by enhancing awareness, understand, and engagement related to academic health initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of experience.
- Professional experience in healthcare, academic, or scientific communications, including translating complex health or research topics into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
- Experience developing digital, visual, and social media communications to support health-related programs or initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting communications for academic health centers, medical schools, or health sciences programs, including cross-unit collaboration and coordinated messaging.
- Familiarity with higher education or healthcare systems and communicating research, education, or clinical initiatives to broad audiences.
Responsibilities
- Planning, developing, and implementing strategic communications that highlight academic health priorities across the institution.
- Producing written, visual, and digital content that translates complex healthcare and scientific information into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences.
- Collaborating with communications professionals across UNLV’s health sciences schools, as well as with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Marketing & Communications Department.
- Contributing to institutional goals by enhancing awareness, understanding, and engagement related to academic health initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
