Scientific Communications Manager- MCG Immunology Center of GA

Augusta University•Augusta, GA

55d•$82,800 - $105,000

About The Position

The Scientific Communications Manager leads the strategy, development, and dissemination of internal and external communications for the Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG). This role translates complex scientific research into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences, including Augusta University faculty, staff, and students, philanthropic donors, policymakers, media, and the public, while elevating IMMCG's reputation as a national leader in immunology research. The Director collaborates with other departments at AU and the Medical College of Georgia and acts as a subject matter expert for the center's work and impact.

Requirements

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university plus one year of related experience.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years of related experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years of related experience.
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Public Engagement:
Lead IMMCG's overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Augusta University's brand and mission. Translate research findings into accessible content for press releases, news stories, videos, and multimedia. Oversee IMMCG's digital presence, including website, newsletters, and social media, growing reach and engagement. Manage media relations and serve as liaison with AU Communications & Marketing and external journalists. Develop campaigns and storytelling initiatives that highlight IMMCG's faculty, trainees, and discoveries.
Internal Communications for Faculty, Staff & Trainees:
Lead the tracking, implementation, and communication of the IMMCG strategic plan, aligning key initiatives with institutional priorities and reporting progress to stakeholders. Support and promote faculty and trainee accomplishments, including award and fellowship nominations. Provide communications support for faculty and scientific meetings to foster collaboration. Support staff professional development through communications training and mentorship.
Research Funding & Grant Support:
Maintain updated biosketches, resource pages, and institutional content for proposals. Monitor NIH and foundation opportunities, including grants, fellowships, and career awards. Seek out non-scientific grant opportunities to support community engagement and staff professional development. Manage and support administration of non-scientific grant projects.
Networking & Representation:
Represent IMMCG at scientific meetings, ensuring consistent branding and visibility. Coordinate IMMCG presence at national, regional, local, and on-campus conferences and manage communications around abstracts and presentations. Cultivate relationships with peer institutions, funders, and professional organizations.
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

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