Communication Specialist, Center for Bioethics

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 08 Nov 2021

Posting Information
Department Social Medicine-424901
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 10/26/2021
Application Deadline 11/08/2021
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Public Comm Specialist - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN10
Working Title Communication Specialist, Center for Bioethics
Position Number 20040067
Vacancy ID P013790
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Part-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 Years
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday  9:00am-1:00pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the Center 
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $24,743 - $30,000 (20 hrs per week)
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. 
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Communication Specialist for the Center for Bioethics will play a key role in promoting the available resources, collaborative opportunities, and scholarship of the Center’s core faculty and affiliates within the university community and externally to both the wider academic community and the public. Utilizing social media platforms, internal and external communication vehicles, and traditional media, the incumbent will target the following audiences: 
UNC School of Medicine faculty, research staff, and students
UNC health science and humanities faculty, research staff, and students 
UNC Hospitals trainees and staff
National and international health science and humanities researchers, scholars, and students with interests in bioethics
Regional and national professional groups with interests in bioethics 
Community groups and patient populations
Prospective donors to the Center
Prospective UNC faculty and staff members
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
Ability to implement various digital communications and social media practices, strategies, analysis, and brand standards.
Ability to understand and abide by relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Ability to use content management software and digital editing software.
Ability to write concise, active and engaging digital-based copy as well as editing copy for a digital platform.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Familiarity with web analytics, both capture and analysis
Experience in generating online brand familiarity and engagement.
Experience professionally managing multiple concurrent projects.
Experience using email marketing systems and lists 
Experience in shooting, producing and editing photos and video.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Please provide an example of prior work from your communication portfolio.  
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/213520

Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 
 
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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