The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Manager University Communications in Public Affairs
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Manager University Communications in Public Affairs
Are you passionate about storytelling, brand elevation, collaboration, and communications strategies that drive impact? UTHealth Houston is seeking a dynamic Manager of University Communications to lead our internal communications.About Us:UTHealth Houston is a leading academic health science center, committed to advancing research, education, and patient care.Our vibrant community fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Role Overview:As the Manager of University Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in amplifying UTHealth Houston’s mission through strategic communications that inform and engage students, trainees, faculty, and staff. You will lead a small team of storytellers and content curators, manage and maintain the university’s intranet and other essential communication channels, and ensure best practices in creating and distributing effective email newsletters. A people-first approach, organization, and attention to detail are essential to the role.This is a full-time role with the flexibility to create a hybrid schedule. It is salaried and classified as exempt. The Manager of University Communications is eligible for benefits.All candidates must provide writing samples to be considered for the position, which can be attached and uploaded into the system through the File Attachments section. This is the same way you uploaded your resume.Cover letters are highly recommended - tell us what you would bring to the role and why you want to join the UTHealth Houston team.What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.Position Summary:The Manager of University Communications is responsible for elevating the brand by developing and implementing internal communications strategies that inform and engage students, faculty, and staff at UTHealth Houston. This role manages the university's intranet and other communication platforms.Position Key Accountabilities:Oversees all content created by the team to ensure it is factual, engaging, and in compliance with brand standards. Contributes to maintaining websites and web accessibility standards.Leads the development and coordination of internal communication strategies and campaigns, as well as the day-to-day activities of the University Communications Team.Serves as counsel with executive leadership, faculty, staff, and students to develop, manage, and communicate institutional-wide strategic messages.Builds strong relationships and collaborates on news opportunities with school-based communications teams, clinical practices, administrative departments, councils, and committees.Leads emergency communications relating to campus safety and compliance with state and federal requirements.Creates high-level communications for various university communities, including legislative mandates and institutional compliance updates.Conducts interviews with faculty, staff, students, clinical practice, and other appropriate sources.Provides overall project management for assigned communication initiatives and manages project budgets, timelines, and evaluation.Manages department human resources activities in regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, and performance evaluations.Certification/Skills:Superior written and verbal communication skills.Proven news and feature writing skills.Strong knowledge of brand standards and AP Style.Proficient in Microsoft Office products and platforms.Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.Experience in emergency communications management.Proficient management skills and ability to lead a team of communication professionals.Organized and deadline-driven.Ability to enhance innovation through internal communication.At least a Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field required.Five (5) years of increasing responsibilities in public relations, communications, marketing, community engagement, writing/editing, or other related fields are required. Management Experience is preferred.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Are you passionate about storytelling, brand elevation, collaboration, and communications strategies that drive impact? UTHealth Houston is seeking a dynamic Manager of University Communications to lead our internal communications.About Us:UTHealth Houston is a leading academic health science center, committed to advancing research, education, and patient care.Our vibrant community fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Role Overview:As the Manager of University Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in amplifying UTHealth Houston’s mission through strategic communications that inform and engage students, trainees, faculty, and staff. You will lead a small team of storytellers and content curators, manage and maintain the university’s intranet and other essential communication channels, and ensure best practices in creating and distributing effective email newsletters. A people-first approach, organization, and attention to detail are essential to the role.This is a full-time role with the flexibility to create a hybrid schedule. It is salaried and classified as exempt. The Manager of University Communications is eligible for benefits.All candidates must provide writing samples to be considered for the position, which can be attached and uploaded into the system through the File Attachments section. This is the same way you uploaded your resume.Cover letters are highly recommended - tell us what you would bring to the role and why you want to join the UTHealth Houston team.What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.Position Summary:The Manager of University Communications is responsible for elevating the brand by developing and implementing internal communications strategies that inform and engage students, faculty, and staff at UTHealth Houston. This role manages the university's intranet and other communication platforms.Position Key Accountabilities:Oversees all content created by the team to ensure it is factual, engaging, and in compliance with brand standards. Contributes to maintaining websites and web accessibility standards.Leads the development and coordination of internal communication strategies and campaigns, as well as the day-to-day activities of the University Communications Team.Serves as counsel with executive leadership, faculty, staff, and students to develop, manage, and communicate institutional-wide strategic messages.Builds strong relationships and collaborates on news opportunities with school-based communications teams, clinical practices, administrative departments, councils, and committees.Leads emergency communications relating to campus safety and compliance with state and federal requirements.Creates high-level communications for various university communities, including legislative mandates and institutional compliance updates.Conducts interviews with faculty, staff, students, clinical practice, and other appropriate sources.Provides overall project management for assigned communication initiatives and manages project budgets, timelines, and evaluation.Manages department human resources activities in regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, and performance evaluations.Certification/Skills:Superior written and verbal communication skills.Proven news and feature writing skills.Strong knowledge of brand standards and AP Style.Proficient in Microsoft Office products and platforms.Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.Experience in emergency communications management.Proficient management skills and ability to lead a team of communication professionals.Organized and deadline-driven.Ability to enhance innovation through internal communication.At least a Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field required.Five (5) years of increasing responsibilities in public relations, communications, marketing, community engagement, writing/editing, or other related fields are required. Management Experience is preferred.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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