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University of Miami Manager, Communications Eye Bank Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida
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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for Manager, Communications for the Eye Bank with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
The Manager, Communications manages the development and execution of communication strategies in furtherance of the organization’s mission and goals. Moreover, the Manager, Communications collaborates with other departments to ensure a unified message.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops and edits print and online advertising and email marketing.
Oversees website management and content development.
Monitors the content of all press releases and other internal and external communications.
Engages in marketing budget development and cost tracking.
Aids in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared towards employees.
Works in conjunction with the various departments in campaign development through implementation.
Corresponds with employees and external stakeholders regarding organizational developments.
Creates strategies to increase employee and external awareness of organizational activities, etc.
Acts as liaison to and maintains positive relationships with the media and other interested parties.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certification may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Department Specific Functions
Manage outside marketing consultants to oversee all communications, including newsletters, annual report, donor cards, brochures, and other publications.
Set up and attend community events and other meetings to present programs or to supervise displays that educate other professions and the public about the mission of the Eye Bank.
Manage the Eye Bank’s website and social media to ensure that the content, including text and images, is updated periodically.
Assist Executive Director with building relationships with current board members, past presidents, Lions Club members and assist the Executive Director in preparing for Board Meetings and Lions events, including the Installation Dinner.
Assist the Executive Director and Technical Director in maintaining professional relationships with Hospitals, Hospices, and Funeral Homes to help maximize the recovery of eyes ocular tissues.
Assist Executive Director with developing and distributing marketing materials for prospective and current surgeons and assist in the preparation of materials and displays for conferences.
Assist Executive Director with Correspondence to Donor Families and Recipients, as needed.
Organize and assist with tours of the eye bank laboratories and offices.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H8
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.