Stanford University
Communications Manager (Hybrid)
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Main Work Location:
The School of Medicine at the Stanford historic campus
Schedule : Hybrid (must be able to work at least 2-3 days per week on-site, and more as needed)
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (ISCBRM) and the Ludwig Center at Stanford in the School of Medicine is seeking a Communications Manager (Unit/Program Communicator 3) to design, create, and develop communication strategy deliverables. Reporting to the DFA and working closely with the Institute Leadership team, this position provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and implementing communications for the Institute, SCBRM Graduate Program, and Ludwig Center. You will develop both internal and external written communications and design and coordinate media relations efforts. You will serve as key public relations/marketing contact to manage department’s social media presence, managing all internal and external requests in coordination with department leadership. You will organize and attend publicity events for the department and divisions. You will manage and develop the department website, produce print and web materials, manage department social media accounts, develop communications strategy/branding and maintain department listservs. You possess strong written and oral communication skills, a strategic orientation, strong organization and presentation skills, a bias toward action, and a desire to learn continuously. You are a creative and technologically savvy marketing and communications professional. You can design websites that are visually appealing, user-oriented, and mission-driven. You are creative and artistic and can produce digital media graphics (promotional materials) and short videos that align with brand guidelines. You’ve created marketing and communications strategies and designed approaches for producing content. You enjoy partnering with colleagues to create and implement promotional strategies. CORE DUTIES INCLUDE: Develop communication deliverables in an area of expertise for a unit or a complex program. Develop complex communications for various content delivery channels. Develop and design complex materials according to defined requirements using software applications and mediums. Work with vendors to obtain information to evaluate quality, process, and costs to support vendor selection. Maintain knowledge by attending webinars, conferences, networking etc. to remain at the forefront of current industry standards, trends and technology. Contribute to the development of communication strategy for the unit or program. Analyze data and curate illustrations, photos, and pictures for assignments. Work in collaboration with Institutional Communicators on media relations content and other areas. May lead and train staff or supervise day-to-day work of student and/or temporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness. Identify news leads, gather data, conduct interviews with researchers and write summary articles highlighting the work for press releases and online media. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)/Drupal, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Stock, Adobe Premiere, MailChimp for Newsletters, Cloud Digital for Virtual Screen, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Twitter, LinkedIn Learning, Canva, Marketo and Google Analytics. Proven track record of developing and implementing content strategies that enhance brand and reputation. Experience managing multi-channel content strategies, in an academic medical or healthcare setting. Ability to navigate, coordinate and align leadership priorities, stakeholder objectives, and community sentiment. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED): Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood. Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking. Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand. Rarely sort/file paperwork. *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional work on evenings and weekends. WORK STANDARDS: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and academic staff. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. The expected pay range for this position is $115,184 to $133,806 per annum (hybrid).
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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The School of Medicine at the Stanford historic campus
Schedule : Hybrid (must be able to work at least 2-3 days per week on-site, and more as needed)
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (ISCBRM) and the Ludwig Center at Stanford in the School of Medicine is seeking a Communications Manager (Unit/Program Communicator 3) to design, create, and develop communication strategy deliverables. Reporting to the DFA and working closely with the Institute Leadership team, this position provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and implementing communications for the Institute, SCBRM Graduate Program, and Ludwig Center. You will develop both internal and external written communications and design and coordinate media relations efforts. You will serve as key public relations/marketing contact to manage department’s social media presence, managing all internal and external requests in coordination with department leadership. You will organize and attend publicity events for the department and divisions. You will manage and develop the department website, produce print and web materials, manage department social media accounts, develop communications strategy/branding and maintain department listservs. You possess strong written and oral communication skills, a strategic orientation, strong organization and presentation skills, a bias toward action, and a desire to learn continuously. You are a creative and technologically savvy marketing and communications professional. You can design websites that are visually appealing, user-oriented, and mission-driven. You are creative and artistic and can produce digital media graphics (promotional materials) and short videos that align with brand guidelines. You’ve created marketing and communications strategies and designed approaches for producing content. You enjoy partnering with colleagues to create and implement promotional strategies. CORE DUTIES INCLUDE: Develop communication deliverables in an area of expertise for a unit or a complex program. Develop complex communications for various content delivery channels. Develop and design complex materials according to defined requirements using software applications and mediums. Work with vendors to obtain information to evaluate quality, process, and costs to support vendor selection. Maintain knowledge by attending webinars, conferences, networking etc. to remain at the forefront of current industry standards, trends and technology. Contribute to the development of communication strategy for the unit or program. Analyze data and curate illustrations, photos, and pictures for assignments. Work in collaboration with Institutional Communicators on media relations content and other areas. May lead and train staff or supervise day-to-day work of student and/or temporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness. Identify news leads, gather data, conduct interviews with researchers and write summary articles highlighting the work for press releases and online media. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)/Drupal, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Stock, Adobe Premiere, MailChimp for Newsletters, Cloud Digital for Virtual Screen, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Twitter, LinkedIn Learning, Canva, Marketo and Google Analytics. Proven track record of developing and implementing content strategies that enhance brand and reputation. Experience managing multi-channel content strategies, in an academic medical or healthcare setting. Ability to navigate, coordinate and align leadership priorities, stakeholder objectives, and community sentiment. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED): Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood. Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking. Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand. Rarely sort/file paperwork. *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional work on evenings and weekends. WORK STANDARDS: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and academic staff. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. The expected pay range for this position is $115,184 to $133,806 per annum (hybrid).
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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