Communications Coordinator (Health Communication Specialist) Job at University o

Department : Wellness Center

Salary : $49,400-$56,200

Filling the vacant communications coordinator position is essential to maintaining the continuity and effectiveness of the digital presence of UH Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs. This role provides dedicated expertise to creating and implementing streamlined, comprehensive, multidisciplinary student health and wellness communications, social marketing initiatives, and social media strategies that supports student engagement and departmental operations while directly contributing to campus well-being and student success.

Coordinates communications activities in support of a university program, including, but not limited to, publications, newsletters, annual reports, web site, and informational and solicitation materials.

• Coordinates various communications projects, to include compiling, editing, and layout of materials.
• Works with other departments to research, obtain material and organize the content of written communications.
• Provides content for regular updates of the program web site.
• May be responsible for producing regularly recurring communications such as annual reports, monthly publications or newsletters.
• Provides writing and editing services for other communication projects as assigned.
• Represents the program at conferences and community events.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ : Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Position Summary : Under the supervision of the Director of Wellness and Health Promotion, the Health Communication Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing streamlined, comprehensive, multidisciplinary student health and wellness communications, social marketing initiatives, and social media strategies aligned with the Be Well to Do Well framework.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in health communications, public health, health education, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field, plus 2-3 years of work experience developing communication materials in health communications, public relations, student affairs, or social marketing, or Associate’s degree in relevant field plus 5 or more years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Skills and Experience Requirements

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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