CLS - Marketing and Communications

Full Time

77908BR

Job Summary

The Communications Specialist serves as a seasoned reporter on the "Campus Life Services' (CLS) beat" seeking story ideas, writing short and feature stories, interviewing staff at every level of the organization, and taking photography (camera provided) all in service to raising awareness of our organization's efforts at Making Life Better Here for the UCSF community.

The incumbent will focus on storytelling to promote our work and our CLS staff, and under the direction of the Associate Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications, will work closely with centralized communications teams and colleagues within the CLS departments to initiate, plan, and implement a cohesive internal strategic communications program to build understanding of organizational goals and priorities and foster engagement among employees.

This is a high contact position, and the incumbent must be comfortable communicating with colleagues and interviewees, at regular intervals in-person (primarily) as well as via email or other digital communications. Types of editorial that the incumbent will oversee include: the weekly and bi-weekly internal newsletters, short feature highlights, feature story reporting, and frequent contributions to Pulse, UCSF's digital newsletter and the main Campus Life Services Facebook and X accounts (formerly Twitter). The Communications Specialist manages the division's social media presence in coordination with CLS business units, using metrics to determine platform effectiveness, appropriate and compelling content, and frequency of posts.

***NOTE: This is a Hybrid role with onsite work 2-3 days/week based at Mission Bay with travel to other UCSF locations

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Department Description

CLS Marketing and Communications department - This group provides marketing leadership for the diverse business and services lines of Campus Life Services. In our current services portfolio, we provide marketing and communication strategies, copywriting, and PR editorial services across multiple platforms: websites, social media, digital signage, the official UCSF mobile app, and E-mail marketing. We rely on CLS Documents & Media for design and production services. Additionally, we may partner with other UCSF groups to provide consultation and/or communication strategies on UCSF-wide projects or initiatives. We also partner - and provide content to - CLS Tech to support development and marketing of the official UCSF mobile app and other emerging digital platforms and services; and the development of analytics reports to measure marketing effectiveness.

CAMPUS LIFE SERVICES
Campus Life Services (CLS) is a large administrative division that employs approximately 950 staff (full-and-part time) and includes complex departments such as facilities, utilities, sustainability, housing, parking & transportation, childcare, fitness & recreation, conference & retail services, document & print services, among others. More information is available on the CLS website: https://campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/cls/

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3+ years of relevant progressive experience.
• Fluent and knowledgeable in writing all pieces adhering to the AP Style Guide.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
• Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
• Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and / or health sciences.
• Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills to interact effectively with a variety of clients, support staff and vendors.
• Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
• Ability to handle small to large multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience reporting/storytelling in a higher education, public or corporate setting.

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

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007477 COMM SPEC 3

Job Category

Marketing / Communications, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM