Job Description

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health is a small team working with a statewide and national audience to improve the access to, and quality of, healthcare in rural Wisconsin. We are looking for a storyteller who helps our office, small communities all over the state, and healthcare providers share their experiences, successes, and challenges. We are looking for a professional communicator who can support coworkers in their communications, find and generate new content, and comfortably use WordPress, social media, Google Analytics, and other online tools. Design skills are ideal, but not required. Our audience includes the public, healthcare leaders, legislators and other policy makers, and state and national partners. This is a hybrid position with a fairly flexible schedule.

Responsibilities:

Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.

• 10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• 20% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• 10% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• 40% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• 20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.


The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:

• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or similar
• Professional experience using WordPress for website and content management
• Excellent written communication

Preferred:

• Knowledge of how to use Google Analytics and other metrics features on communications apps to effectively measure and track engagement
• Professional experience managing content and engagement on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X)
• Familiarity with Adobe Design Suite or similar to create graphics and/or documents
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build positive working relationships with stakeholders

License/Certification:

Preferred
Drivers License - Valid
Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 60% - 100%


This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $58,450 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $58,450 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.


The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Aisha Liebenow
liebenow@wisc.edu
608-262-5743
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Communications Specialist(CM004)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ADMIN/RURAL HEALTH

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

304343-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.


The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).


The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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