Director of Campus Life Services Communications
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Director of Campus Life Services Communications

F_CLS AVC

Full Time

79467BR

Job Summary

The Campus Life Services (CLS) Director of Communications will play a pivotal role in developing, shaping, and executing CLS's communications strategy for physical and digital media to effectively convey its mission, promote CLS stories, and highlight CLS initiatives to diverse audiences. The Director will lead and provide oversight to the Documents and Media team and will be responsible for implementing comprehensive communications plans for physical and digital media and overseeing the creation of engaging multimedia content to enhance CLS's visibility and reputation. The CLS Director of Communications will manage the production of multimedia content, including videos, print, social media, and infographics, to effectively communicate with diverse UCSF audiences. The Director also will collaborate with the FAS Director of Communications and Engagement to execute within CLS the overall Finance and Administration vision and ensure alignment with messaging.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 10 years relevant progressive experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of technical applications including design concepts, various media and mediums, applications, etc. to effectively manage / supervise professional technical staff
• Thorough knowledge of the location, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and / or health sciences
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and the most appropriate and effective applications
• Excellent skills to create, develop and implement long and short term strategic communications plans
• Excellent skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information
• Excellent management skills to select, train, manage, motivate and evaluate professional communications staff to produce high quality work; skill to take corrective action as required
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills
• Excellent skills to ensure production of high-quality work within budget and time constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and skills in financial and personnel administration and management
• UC, UCSF, and/or Campus Life Services knowledge and experience; knowledge fo UCSF organizational and communications structure
• Experience developing communications campaigns in a university or other complex environment

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.