Communications Manager – EPSCoR

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to communicate complex ideas about science to multiple and diverse audiences, in writing and orally, through design, photography, and videography.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make responsible, independent decisions.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of written material and interpret and apply complex policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and groups and to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to develop and implement policy regarding communications.
• Ability to develop and track the communications team budget.
• Knowledge of science and communications theory and applications in research.
• Knowledge of university and federal rules and regulations relating to grant applications and grant-funded activities.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance in technical areas including writing, graphic, and website design.
• High-level skills in writing, photography, editing, and graphic design. Website design and maintenance skills.
• Proficiency with software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent design and layout packages. Familiarity with OUCampus content management system.
• Experience with audio/visual communication
• Proven ability to work with audiovisual equipment including audio recorders, SLR cameras, video cameras, and UAVs.

Typical Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a writing or communications-related field with three or more years of progressively responsible experience in communicating science to the public.
Required Education or Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in a writing- or communications-related field with three or more years of progressively responsible experience in communicating science to the public. College-level education in science.
Master’s degree in a writing- or communications-related field preferred.

Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , Grade 80, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

The review process for applications will be begin on September 28, 2022 and remain open until filled. To ensure your application is considered, apply by 11:55 pm Alaska Standard Time, 9/27/2022.

UAF COVID REQUIREMENTS:

Effective immediately, all new UAF hires, whose job function or work location results in the employee being subject to the UAF vaccine requirements guided by the Federal Contractor Employee vaccine mandate*, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption no later than six weeks from the new hire’s start date.

*Employees based on UAF’s Troth Yeddha’ (Fairbanks) campus, regardless of university affiliation and remote work status; Employees based in UAF research units outside Fairbanks (including Seward Marine Center, Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, HAARP, Poker Flat, Lena Point, and Toolik Field Station); and Employees, regardless of their work location, paid by or directly working on impacted UAF federal contract.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:19 Sep 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled