NIA DECC Communications Manager

University of Minnesota-posted 3 months ago

$26 - $34/Yr

Minneapolis, MN

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The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) is launching a new initiative: The National Institute on Aging Demography and Economics Coordinating Center (NIA DECC). This coordinating center will help 16 NIA-funded Demography and Economics of Aging (D&E) Centers realize their full potential to generate impactful research, to facilitate new and innovative collaborations, and to broaden the community of aging scholars. NIA DECC has four objectives: (1) serve as the administrative hub of the D&E Centers; (2) facilitate synergistic collaborations to catalyze new aging research; (3) expand the impact of the D&E Centers' research through effective dissemination; and (4) coordinate tracking and reporting to reduce redundant effort and increase productivity. Join the NIA DECC team as we support amazing research across the country that is advancing aging knowledge in demography, economics, and social science areas, including on Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. The DECC Communication Manager will oversee all communications products and projects.

Develop a strategic communications plan for NIA DECC, working with NIA DECC Co-Directors, Communications Leadership Team, and NIA officials.
Ensure that communications products are meeting program goals.
Participate in the collection, review, and analysis of data regarding research accessibility, effective science delivery, and outreach.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the communications program and products, revising approaches as indicated.
Develop, create, and manage products to summarize research findings and publicize NIA DECC events and services.
Develop a digital newsletter for the NIA DECC to highlight research findings and publicize events and services.
Develop a process to solicit and publish content from D&E Centers for the Newsletter.
Manage email distribution and use metrics to monitor readership and adjust content and distribution.
Research, write, and edit newsletter content.
Research, write, edit, and publish biannual research briefs on topics relevant to NIA DECC.
Develop and implement dissemination plan for NIA DECC Policy Briefs.
Develop an NIA DECC Blog to highlight research, datasets, and opportunities related to NIA priority topics.
Research, write, edit, and publish blog posts on topics relevant to NIA DECC.
Work with ISRDI IT professionals and DECC Co-Directors to develop the NIA DECC website.
Develop a process to solicit and publish content from D&E Centers on the NIA DECC website.
Post-development, provide day-to-day oversight and maintenance of the website.
Establish and manage NIA DECC social media presence, determining best platforms for our purposes.
Coordinate media relations and serve as point of contact for incoming media inquiries.
Prepare print material and displays for conference exhibits.
Develop and launch additional communications initiatives.
Support additional events and services to D&E Centers.
Serve as a communications consultant for D&E Centers.
Participate in workshops to teach researchers how to write policy briefs.
Support virtual and in-person NIA DECC events, including webinars, conference exhibits, and workshops.
Work with the ISRDI Communications Coordinator and ISRDI leadership to support the Institute's overall communications strategy and efforts.

B.A./B.S. plus two or more years of experience in a communications role, or a combination of related education and work experience equivalent to six years.
Experience leading or relevant to leading a communications program, including developing, executing, and evaluating the effectiveness of plans, strategies, and tactics.
Strong writing, editing, and design skills, lending themselves to creating a variety of content.
The competencies necessary to work effectively with distributed teams and with stakeholders who have diverse backgrounds, priorities, and perspectives.
Skill using various communications apps and tools, such as Google Suite, Project Management systems such as Basecamp, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud, website content management systems, and social media management platforms.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and equity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Proven ability to express scientific concepts, research findings, or other complex subjects in engaging, accessible language.
An ability to move projects forward independently - setting priorities, communicating progress, and balancing different streams of work.

A professional background in a social science or health field related to the demographics and economics of aging (e.g., sociology, public health, gerontology, public affairs).
A professional background in science communication and/or outreach.
Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and to grow long-term relationships with key partners and audiences.

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
University HSA contributions.
Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
Employee wellbeing program.
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
Financial counseling services.
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

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