Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plans covering the Cancer Center’s research accomplishments, awards, grant activity, educational programs, and key initiatives through articles, announcements, press releases, and feature content.
• Oversee promotion of member achievements to internal University of Arizona audiences and external stakeholders through targeted publications, special features, magazines, and promotional materials.
• Direct production and editorial management of electronic newsletters and engagement initiatives.
• Communicate leadership direction to communications staff and translate it into work priorities.
• Manage development, maintenance, and enhancement of the department website to keep content accurate and current.
• Oversee collection and publication of website content, including upcoming events, new publications, faculty and staff profiles, shared resources, and donor opportunities.
• Develop editorial guidelines for a portfolio of articles, graphics, and digital content.
• Review the effectiveness of the website and digital channels against engagement and usability goals and determine improvements to content and functionality.
• Influence University of Arizona Communications and Banner Communications and Marketing teams to align messaging, develop joint oncology service line marketing, and advance media coverage of Center activities.
• Advise senior leadership on communications for outreach, development, and fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as desktop publishing software for image editing and print design (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Ability to conceive, initiate, and manage communications projects from start to finish.
• Strong oral and interpersonal skills, ideally including experience working in an academic environment.
• Superior editing and proofreading skills, including an ability to maintain and enforce consistent style.
• An ability to learn, understand, and summarize technical information quickly, and to write about science and technology in a clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive manner for both scientific and lay audiences.

Preferred

• Four years of related experience in scientific communications is desirable.
• Writing and communications experience in a relevant field experience working for a scientific journal or experience in the public relations or communications field in a university, or not for profit is desirable.
• Technical expertise with website hosting, architecture, and development, while is not necessary; a familiarity with these topics and experience working on website development projects would be an asset.
• A portfolio showing the ability to design professional quality print and graphic publications is a plus.
• Experience using Online content management systems.

Benefits

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!