Communications Coordinator

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Work type:Staff
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute
Location:Roanoke, Virginia
Categories:Communications / Public Relations / Marketing

Job Description

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC seeks a versatile communications specialist to join a dynamic, fast-paced team that showcases world-class research and education at one of the nation’s fastest-growing academic biomedical research enterprises. The position will be based in Roanoke and will support communication projects related to Virginia Tech’s Health Science and Technology initiatives, including the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC operations in Roanoke and the Cancer Research Center in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will be involved with researching and writing materials for internal and external distribution, basic image and graphic design processing, website maintenance, social media, email newsletters, multimedia, and conference and event support. The coordinator will support messaging for translational biomedical research by world-class scientists working to improve human health. They need to be able to work accurately and proficiently using word processing tools, the Adobe creative suite, content management systems, and social media management tools. The coordinator will report to the director of communications and collaborate with communications and administrative faculty, staff and students and partners across Virginia Tech to tell compelling stories aligned with the university’s mission, vision, values and messaging.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Leigh Anne Kelley, communications director, [email protected].

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Professional experience working in media, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of communication skills and principles, including writing, editing, graphic design, photography/videography, visual communication, and social media.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing projects under tight deadlines, independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, media, or related field, and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience communicating scientific and health content to a general audience.
• Demonstrated understanding of communication and graphic design principles.
• Experience with tools such as Photoshop and InDesign.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

March 18th, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.