Posted in Other 4 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Located within the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (OSVCR), the Research Communications Manager will serve as a critical member of a team tasked with raising the visibility of the research enterprise and to promote research accomplishments. The Research Communications Manager is expected to collaborate in the conceptualization of communications and marketing efforts and to ensure the coordinated, timely, and effective flow of research information across multiple communications channels and platforms with minimal supervision. Intended audiences are within the research enterprise, across the university, and external.
Responsibilities may include:
Marketing and Written Communications
Web/Digital/Design
Bachelor’s degree in Technical/Scientific Communication or Writing, Journalism, or related field preferred. Alternate degree fields (e.g., Public Health) will be considered/accepted depending on the nature/depth of the experience as it relates to this position.
The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (Pitt Research) provides strategic vision, leadership, and partnership expertise that helps University of Pittsburgh faculty and students advance their world-class research, scholarship, and innovation. Pitt Research couples the research efforts of faculty and students to funding agencies, corporate sponsors, other institutions, and government entities, and assures integrity, compliance, and excellence. For more information on Pitt Research, visit https://www.research.pitt.edu/ and watch the video “It’s Possible at Pitt” at www.pitt.edu/researchreport.
The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. This includes health plans, retirement savings plans, 11 paid holidays, paid Winter Recess (Christmas Eve - New Year’s Day), vacation, sick, and personal days. Additionally, education benefits are available to eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.
Executes University communications and marketing strategies for a program or unit. Oversees print and electronic communications, subsequent media promotion, and development of a content marketing plan. Tracks and evaluates marketing strategies. Guides staff. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are essential to this role.
Position is mostly sedentary but may require travel to on campus meetings and events.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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